Description
A simple, sticky, and sweet-savory appetizer made with just three main ingredients. These little smokies are coated in a caramelized honey BBQ glaze, making them the perfect hands-free game day snack or party food.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz (454g) Little Smokies (frozen)
- 1 ½ cups (360ml) thick BBQ sauce (e.g., Stubb’s or Sweet Baby Ray’s)
- ½ cup (170g) honey
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce (optional)
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
- Arrange the frozen little smokies in a single layer in the prepared baking dish. Do not overcrowd.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the BBQ sauce and honey until smooth. Add Worcestershire sauce and red pepper flakes if using.
- Pour the sauce evenly over the smokies, ensuring every piece is coated. Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil.
- Bake covered for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and bake uncovered for another 20-25 minutes, or until the glaze is bubbly and caramelized. Stir halfway through the uncovered baking if making a large batch.
- Serve hot with toothpicks or small forks.
Notes
Little smokies are pre-cooked but should be heated to an internal temperature of 165°F. Do not substitute with regular hot dogs as they are too large. For a slow cooker method, dump all ingredients in and cook on low for 2-3 hours. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days but do not freeze well as the texture becomes rubbery.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approx. 10 smokies w
- Calories: 320
- Sodium: 950
- Fat: 18
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Protein: 12
Keywords: little smokies, game day snack, party food, sticky honey BBQ, 3 ingredient recipe, easy appetizer, super bowl snack