This Crockpot Cranberry Cocktail Sausages is an easy appetizer that is made with only three ingredients. You can toss everything in the slow cooker and make time to prepare other Christmas food.
Made with a combination of little smokies sausages, whole berry cranberry sauce, and chili sauce. It’s a sweet and tangy finger food appetizer for Christmas parties or game days.
You may also want to try my Crockpot Cranberry Meatballs and my Cranberry Brie Bites.
How to Make Cranberry Cocktail Sausage
Ingredients you’ll need for this recipe
Step-by-Step Guide
1. In the bowl of your slow cooker, toss in the little smokies, whole berry cranberry sauce, and chili sauce. Give everything a quick stir to coat the sausages evenly in the sauce.
2. Cook the sausages on low for 6 hours or, if you’re in a bit of a rush, crank it up to high for 4 hours.
3. Once they’re done, these cocktail sausages are ready to serve straight from the slow cooker. Just set out some toothpicks.
Serve and Enjoy!
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Important Recipe Notes
- Cooking on low for 6 hours gives the best flavor, but high for 4 hours works if you’re short on time.
- Stir the sausages occasionally if possible to ensure they’re evenly coated in the sauce.
- You can prep everything in the slow cooker insert the night before and refrigerate. Cook the next day for easy entertaining.
- Serve with toothpicks for easy grabbing at parties or game days.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat gently before serving.
- You can add a splash of orange juice or a pinch of red pepper flakes for a slightly different flavor profile.
Cranberry Cocktail Sausage
Ingredients
- 24 ounces little smokies sausages
- 1 can whole berry cranberry sauce
- 1 (12-ounce) jar chili sauce
Instructions
- In the bowl of your slow cooker, toss in the little smokies, whole berry cranberry sauce, and chili sauce. Give everything a quick stir to coat the sausages evenly in the sauce.
- Cook the sausages on low for 6 hours or, if you're in a bit of a rush, crank it up to high for 4 hours.
- Once they’re done, these cocktail sausages are ready to serve straight from the slow cooker. Just set out some toothpicks!
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