Mississippi Lil’ Smokies Bake (Printable View)

Lil’ Smokies baked with ranch, pepperoncini, and brown sugar create the perfect party bite.

# Ingredient List:

→ Main Ingredients

01 - 1 pound cocktail sausages (Lil’ Smokies)
02 - 1 packet (1 ounce) ranch dressing mix
03 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
04 - 6 to 8 pepperoncini peppers, sliced
05 - 2 tablespoons pepperoncini juice
06 - 1/4 cup brown sugar
07 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

# Preparation Steps:

01 - Set the oven to 350°F (175°C) and allow it to preheat thoroughly.
02 - Place cocktail sausages in a single even layer in a 9×13-inch baking dish or large oven-safe skillet.
03 - In a medium bowl, whisk together melted unsalted butter, ranch dressing mix, brown sugar, garlic powder, and pepperoncini juice until fully combined.
04 - Pour the prepared sauce over the sausages and distribute the sliced pepperoncini on top. Transfer to the oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, stirring once halfway, until the mixture is bubbling and the sausages are well coated.
05 - Keep the dish warm and present directly from the baking vessel, providing toothpicks for individual serving.

# Supplementary Details:

01 - For a milder flavor, reduce the number of pepperoncini or omit the juice as desired.