If you’re hosting anything and need a quick appetizer, these crockpot grape jelly little smokies are it. Dump everything in the slow cooker, walk away, and come back to glossy, flavorful sausages that people hover around all night.
Why You’ll Wish You Made a Double Batch
Always a Crowd Favorite! These little smokies disappear fast. Kids love them, adults hover over them, and someone always asks for the recipe.
Perfect For Any Occasion. Game day, holidays, potlucks, or last-minute guests. This recipe works every single time!
Sweet Savory Balance! The grape jelly and sauce combo sounds odd, but it creates an addictive glaze that is so good!
Crockpot Little Smokies Ingredients
Sauce Swap: Instead of chili sauce, use your favorite BBQ sauce. Avoid smoky BBQ sauce so the smoke flavor isn’t overpowering.
These crockpot grape jelly little smokies have always been my go-to! They are so easy and literally everyone loves them. Making them in a crockpot makes them even easier and more game day, party ready! They are easy to keep warm and serve up with some stuffed mushrooms, deviled eggs, and million dollar dip!
Add: To a crockpot, add grape jelly, chili sauce or BBQ sauce, and little smokies.
Cook: Stir to combine. Put the lid on your slow cooker and cook on HIGH for 1 1/2 hours or LOW for 3 hours.
Alyssa’s Pro Tip
Want a thicker sauce? Once the little smokies are cooked, stir in a slurry of 1 tablespoon of cornstarch and 1 tablespoon of water. Let it cook for about 5 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the smokies.
Stovetop Grape Jelly Little Smokies
Add: Add the little smokies to the saucepan and then stir in the grape jelly and chili sauce.
Cover: Cover the saucepan with a lid and set your stove to medium heat.
Simmer: Let simmer for about 10-15 minutes, until heated through.
These crockpot grape jelly little smokies are sweet, savory, and coated in a sticky glaze that everyone loves.
CourseAppetizer
CuisineAmerican
Keywordcrockpot bbq little smokies, crockpot grape jelly little smokies, crockpot grape jelly little smokies recipe, crockpot little smokies, slowcooker grape jelly little smokies
1(12-ounce)Jar chili sauce or favorite BBQ sauceabout 1 ½ cups
2(14-ounce)packages little smokies
Instructions
To a crockpot, add 1 cup grape jelly, 1 (12-ounce) Jar chili sauce or favorite BBQ sauce, and 2 (14-ounce) packages little smokies and stir to combine.
Cover and cook on high for 1 ½ hours or low for 3 hours.
Notes
Storage & Reheating Instructions
Fridge: Once cooled, store in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days.
Reheat: Reheat on the stove over medium heat until the sauce is bubbling and the little smokies are heated through.
Freezer: Freeze in a freezer-safe airtight container for up to 2 months.
My Valentine’s Day Crack is the cutesy pink version of my famous Christmas crack! Same buttery, snappy toffee base, just with pink candy melts and festive sprinkles. It’s perfect for kids’ parties, Galentine’s, or a sweet little Valentine’s treat.
Why This Is Perfect for Valentine’s Day
It has real snap! Crisp toffee and crackers give you that clean break that crack should have, not a soft candy bite.
The sweet-salty balance works: The buttery base keeps the sweetness from feeling too heavy. It has a great salty-sweet balance!
It’s made for sharing: Easy to break, stack, bag, and gift for parties, classrooms, or little Valentine surprises. Call it Cupid Crack for a fun twist!
Valentine’s Day Crack Ingredients
Candy Melts: I used light pink candy melts from Walmart, but any Valentine’s Day colors work. You can even mix pink, red, and white and swirl them together once they melt on the hot toffee.
Chocolate Chips Option: Skip the candy melts and use white chocolate chips instead. Just use plenty of Valentine’s Day sprinkles.
Finish with a pinch of sea salt: A light sprinkle on top sharpens the sweet and brings out the buttery cracker base.
Add extra candy if you want:Valentine’s Day M&M’s mix in easily with the sprinkles for more color and crunch.
Swap the base: Biscoff cookies or graham crackers work if you want a slightly different flavor twist.
How to Make Valentine’s Day Crack Candy
It just makes sense to have a saltine cracker candy recipe for every occasion! Valentine’s Day crack candy is a super easy recipe and uses simple ingredients. I love that you can swap out the colors and sprinkles to match any theme!
Prep: Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a 10 x 15-inch baking sheet with parchment paper and spray with nonstick cooking spray. Arrange 35-40 saltine crackers evenly on the bottom of the pan, and set aside.
Make Toffee: Melt butter and brown sugar in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat until the sugar has completely dissolved and the toffee mixture is boiling. Boil for 2-3 minutes, or until the temperature reaches 270-290°F.
Pour & Bake: Pour the toffee mixture over the saltine crackers, then use a heat-safe spatula to spread it evenly. Bake for 5 minutes. Remove the pan from the oven and sprinkle the candy melts evenly over the top. Let the pan sit for 2-3 minutes, until the candy melts have melted.
Spread & Sprinkle: Spread the melted chocolate evenly over the toffee bark, then sprinkle with Valentine sprinkles of choice. Allow the Valentine’s Day crack to cool completely and harden before breaking into pieces and serving.
Alyssa’s Pro Tip
Toffee Temperature: Make sure the toffee reaches 270–290°F. That extra patience is what gives you that clean snap instead of a chewy bite.
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a 10 x 15-inch baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray with nonstick cooking spray.
Arrange 35-40 saltine crackers in even rows on the prepared pan until the bottom of the pan is filled, and set aside.
Melt 1 cup unsalted butter and 1 cup packed brown sugar in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat until the sugar has completely dissolved and the toffee mixture is boiling. Boil for 2-3 minutes, or until the temperature reaches 270-290 degrees Fahrenheit.
Pour the toffee mixture over the saltine crackers and use a heat-safe spatula to spread it evenly. Bake for 5 minutes.
Remove the pan from the oven and sprinkle 2 cups light pink candy melts evenly over the top. Let the pan sit for 2-3 minutes, until the candy melts have melted.
Spread the candy melts evenly over the toffee and sprinkle with Valentine's Day sprinkles of choice. Allow the crack to cool completely and harden before breaking into pieces and serving.
Notes
Room temperature: Store in an airtight container or zip-top bag for up to 7 days.
Refrigerator: Keeps for up to 2 weeks in an airtight container.
Freezer: Freeze for up to 3 months in a freezer bag or airtight container. Layer parchment between pieces so they don’t stick.
This Mississippi sin dip is pure comfort-food goodness. Creamy, cheesy, a little smoky, and baked into a loaf of French bread. It’s one of those dips everyone keeps going back for!
Why This Dip is Dangerous!
Built-in bread bowl magic: Baking the dip right inside a crusty French loaf keeps everything warm, melty, and perfectly scoopable.
Ultra-creamy, extracheesy: Softened cream cheese, sour cream, and sharp cheddar melt together into the richest, dreamiest dip.
A hit at any party: Easy to prep, impossible to ignore, and always the first thing gone at gatherings, game days, and holidays.
Mississippi Sin Dip Ingredients
Swap the Bread Bowl: You can bake the dip in a 9×9-inch dish instead of a loaf. It’s just as melty and delicious.
Whip the Cream Cheese: Softened cream cheese whipped until smooth makes the filling extra creamy and light.
Cheese Swap: For a slightly different flavor, use Monterey Jack or Pepper Jack cheese!
Spice It Up: Add diced jalapeño, a pinch of cayenne, or red pepper flakes for a little heat in your dip.
Use Leftovers: This dip is a great way to use leftover holiday ham, canned ham, sausage, or even bacon.
How to Make Mississippi Sin Dip
This cheesy Mississippi sin dip recipe is perfect anytime you’re craving something melty and delicious. With simple ingredients and a warm bread bowl, it’s a showstopper.
Prep the Bread: Preheat the oven to 350ºF, then cut the top off of 1 loaf of French bread. Hollow out the loaf by removing some of the bread to create enough space for the filling. Leave enough bread on the sides and the bottom so it is sturdy enough. Save the top of the bread and the extra bread pieces for dipping later.
Beat: In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with a hand mixer until light and fluffy.
Cheese Mixture: Mix in sour cream, shredded sharp cheddar cheese, finely diced ham, Worcestershire sauce, onion powder, garlic powder, black pepper, 1-2 dashes hot sauce, and green onions.
Assemble and Bake: Spoon the filling into the hollowed-out loaf of bread. Sprinkle more cheese on top if desired. Wrap the bread loosely in aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes. Uncover the top of the loaf and bake for an additional 15 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the filling is bubbly. Sprinkle the Mississippi sin dip with green onions if desired and serve.
Alyssa’s Pro Tip
How to Serve Mississippi Sin Dip: Warm with tortilla chips, crusty bread, crostini, crackers, pretzels, or veggies. Finish with green onions, parsley, or crumbled bacon.
Mississippi Sin Dip Crockpot Instructions
Mix: Combine the dip ingredients in a large bowl.
Add: Instead of adding to a bread bowl, place it in a 4-quart or smaller slow cooker.
Cook: Cover and heat on low for 1½-2 hours or high for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until everything is melted.
My Mississippi Sin Dip is warm, creamy, and packed with cheesy, savory flavor. An easy party dip that’s perfect for game day, holidays, or any gathering.
CourseAppetizer, dip
CuisineAmerican
Keywordhot ham and cheese dip, mississippi sin dip, mississippi sin dip recipe
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut the top off of 1 (16-ounce) loaf French bread. Hollow out the loaf by removing some of the bread to create enough space for the filling. Leave enough bread on the sides and the bottom so it is sturdy enough. Save the top of the bread and the extra bread pieces for dipping later.
In a large bowl, beat 1 (8-ounce) package softened cream cheese until light and fluffy. Mix in 1 (8-ounce) container sour cream, 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar, 1 cup finely diced ham, 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, ½ teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon black pepper, 1-2 dashes hot sauce, and 3 sliced green onions.
Spoon the filling into the hollowed-out bread loaf. Sprinkle more cheese on top if desired. Wrap the bread loosely in foil and bake for 30 minutes. Uncover the top of the loaf and bake for an additional 15 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the filling is bubbly. Sprinkle with green onions if desired and serve.
Notes
Storage, Reheating, and Make Ahead
Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Freezer: Not recommended; the bread and dairy will not thaw well.
Reheat: Warm in the oven at 325°F until heated through or microwave in 30-second increments, stirring between each.
Make Ahead: Assemble the filling up to 24 hours in advance and refrigerate. Add the filling to the bread loaf or baking dish and bake just before serving.
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