Stovetop Little Smokies
Hot dogs, BBQ sauce, and grape jelly combine in a sticky-sweet glaze that cooks down in minutes on the stovetop. This viral crowd-pleaser tastes like it simmered for hours but comes together in under 15 minutes.
- Total time
- 12 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 420
- Protein
- 12g

Ingredients
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Step 1
Slice hot dogs into 1-inch rounds.
Step 2
Heat a large skillet over medium-high and add the hot dog slices.
Step 3
Cook, stirring occasionally, until the edges begin to brown, about 3 minutes.
Step 4
Add BBQ sauce and grape jelly, stirring until the jelly dissolves and coats the sausages.
Step 5
Simmer, stirring occasionally, until the glaze thickens and clings to the hot dogs, 4–5 minutes.
Step 6
Serve hot on toothpicks or over rice if desired.
Tools you’ll need
- large skillet
- cutting board
- knife
- wooden spoon
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