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Crock Pot Root Beer Little Smokies

These sweet and tangy smoked sausages cook in a tasty sauce in the Slow Cooker, making a super simple Crock Pot appetizer.
Course Appetizer, Lunch, Snack
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 5 minutes
Servings 10
Calories 304kcal
Author Brandie Skibinski

Ingredients

  • 28 ounce package Hillshire Farms Lit’l Smokies
  • 1 cup root beer
  • ½ cup light brown sugar, packed
  • ¼ cup bbq sauce
  • 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • chopped fresh parsley (or dried parsley, optional garnish)

Instructions

  • Place contents of 28 ounce package Hillshire Farms Lit’l Smokies into a 4-5 quart slow cooker.
  • Pour in 1 cup root beer followed by ½ cup light brown sugar, packed, 1/4 cup bbq sauce, 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce and 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (if using) and give it a gentle stir.
    All the ingredients needed for Crock Pot Root Beer Little Smokies.
  • Cover and cook on low for 3–4 hours, stirring occasionally.
    NOTE: If you want a thicker sauce, combine 2 Tablespoons cornstarch with 2 Tablespoons COLD water in a small bowl. Add to the slow cooker and stir. Turn on high for about 15 minutes and it should thicken up nicely.
    Smoked sausages cooking in a Slow Cooker.
  • Optional: Top with a little chopped fresh parsley (or dried). Serve warm directly from the slow cooker.
    A toothpick getting a few Root Beer Litl Smokies.

Notes

  • Please refer to my FAQ’s (Frequently Asked Questions) and ingredient list above for other substitutions or for the answers to the most common questions.

Nutrition

Calories: 304kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 21g | Sodium: 777mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 16g
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