Sneaky, sneaky
Let me start this post of by saying that we all went wild over this recipe. My son kept going back for another bite. Then another. And then another. He normally doesn’t care for cranberry, but in this case, he really had no idea it was one of the ingredients. Same goes for my hubby. He asked me about the ingredients and was totally surprised. I love doing that!
I make something similar with meatballs. Except that recipe just uses grape jelly and chili sauce or BBQ sauce. This mixture of cranberry and ketchup was a nice change to that recipe. This recipe comes from Gooseberry Patch’s latest cookbook, ‘101 Super-Easy Slow-Cooker Recipes‘. They had my attention at “Super Easy” and “Slow Cooker”!
I have had lots of fun cooking from this cookbook. There is a little something in here for everyone. You’ve got appetizers, main meals, soups and even desserts! I shared another recipe from this cookbook earlier this month if you missed it. It was the Crock Pot Taco Joes. SO good!
Ingredients:
2 (16 oz.) packages kielbasa, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 (14 oz.) packages mini smoked sausages (Lit’l Smokies)
3/4 cup ketchup
1 (14 oz.) can whole-berry cranberry sauce
1/2 cup grape jelly
2 (16 oz.) packages kielbasa, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 (14 oz.) packages mini smoked sausages (Lit’l Smokies)
3/4 cup ketchup
1 (14 oz.) can whole-berry cranberry sauce
1/2 cup grape jelly
Note: This makes enough for a crowd. Feel free to cut the recipe in half if you don’t need as much. Also, I found a larger 28 oz. package of Lit’l Smokies so I just used that instead of buying two separate packages. It worked out a bit cheaper that way too.Directions:
Place all ingredients into your slow cooker. Stir to mix well.
Cover and cook on the low setting for 6-8 hours. The sausages are already pre-cooked. We’re really just warming them up here and making a yummy sauce for them to bathe in.
Then serve straight from the slow cooker or set them out with toothpicks. Serves 10-12 (probably more)
Enjoy!
Crock Pot Sausage Bites
Print Pin RatePrep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 8 hours
Total Time: 8 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 10
Calories: 300kcal
Ingredients
- 2 16 oz packages kielbasa cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 2 14 oz packages mini smoked sausages Lit'l Smokies
- 3/4 cup ketchup
- 1 14 oz can whole-berry cranberry sauce
- 1/2 cup grape jelly
Instructions
- Place all ingredients into your slow cooker.
- Stir to mix well.
- Cover and cook on the low setting for 6-8 hours.
Notes
The sausages are already pre-cooked. You're really just warming them up here and making a yummy sauce for them to bathe in. Serve from the crock pot or set them out with toothpicks.
Nutrition
Calories: 300kcal
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Anonymous says
April 26, 2014 at 9:54 pmI would have to say pulled pork is also my favorite meal in the crockpot! Chili is the next best!
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Amy L says
April 27, 2014 at 12:34 amMy favorite slow cooker meal is pot roast
Amy Al says
April 27, 2014 at 6:05 pmMy slow cooker meal is Italian Meatballs (I use hamburger & turkey to make it alittle better for you)! Would love to win cookbook – I love reading cookbooks!
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SharonF says
April 28, 2014 at 3:34 amMy favorite meal in the crock pot is turkey breast and dressing. mommafox1943 at msn dot com
SharonF says
April 28, 2014 at 3:34 amMy favorite meal in the crock pot is turkey breast and dressing. mommafox1943 at msn dot com
Anonymous says
April 28, 2014 at 8:51 amDiana. pulled pork my fav for my crock! [email protected]. Hope to win
julie ball says
April 28, 2014 at 4:34 pmChicken Chili is my favorite Crock Pot dish, but I love anything I can throw in there! 🙂
Elaine says
April 28, 2014 at 6:32 pmchicken tortilla soup
Anonymous says
April 28, 2014 at 11:02 pmI love making baked potatoes in the crock pot–so easy. My family likes candy chicken and also macaroni and cheese. thx
Lee Beedle says
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Lee Beedle says
April 30, 2014 at 7:12 pmDoesn't get any easier than crock pot meals and having a family of 7, they are much needed and appreciated! Love your site! I've gotten several great recipes from here. Thank you SO much!
Carole Parsons says
April 30, 2014 at 7:56 pmI've got some Great Recipes that I already Use I will keep checking back to look for new ones, ( I love soups)
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Susan R. says
April 30, 2014 at 8:10 pmStroganoff, for sure! Want to try meat loaf in my crock pot next.
Sue W says
May 1, 2014 at 2:47 amTonight my crockpot recipe was super simple = Italian sausage and a mixture of store bought spaghetti sauce and my own frozen sauce made last summer. I needed a quick meal to get the grandkids to a band concert on time. Fifteen minutes before we ate, we made the pasta, veggie, and some garlic bread. Simple and good. For a real recipe in the crockpot, I like Italian beef
simpleyme says
May 1, 2014 at 1:50 pmI would love to learn to love my crockpot. So far I only cook 2 or 3 things in it:( pulled pork is one:)
Sharon Seiber says
May 1, 2014 at 10:39 pmI love Pineapple chicken. So easy and delicious!I do cook all kinds of things in my crockpot, one being most any greens.
Annette says
May 1, 2014 at 11:11 pmMy favorite slow cooker meal is country style pork ribs. I use the leftovers to make so many yummy things like pulled pork sandwiches and tacos.
mmlssoucy says
May 2, 2014 at 1:21 amI just found my mother's Mulligan Stew Recipe. She passed 5 years ago and I thought I would never see it again. So needless to say, Mulligan Stew is my favorite Slow Cooker recipe, right now.
Ginny Kersten says
May 2, 2014 at 2:28 pmI'm new to crockpot cooking – my hubby is strictly a
meat/potato man. Tried a recipe off internet for pot roast but was disappointed – meat was still not tender – flavor was delicious. With this crockpot cook book I believe I'd be the apple of my hubby's eyes. Thanks.