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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
Stovetop Little Smokies
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Slice hot dogs into 1-inch rounds.

  2. Step 2

    Heat a large skillet over medium-high and add the hot dog slices.

  3. Step 3

    Cook, stirring occasionally, until the edges begin to brown, about 3 minutes.

  4. Step 4

    Add BBQ sauce and grape jelly, stirring until the jelly dissolves and coats the sausages.

  5. Step 5

    Simmer, stirring occasionally, until the glaze thickens and clings to the hot dogs, 4–5 minutes.

  6. 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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