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With only 5 minutes of prep and 3 ingredients, these brown sugar beanie weenies are by far one of the easiest appetizers!
Quick, Simple, & Delicious
Lil’ Smokies fans unite! You’re not alone in your addiction to these delicious mini sausages. They are a party-perfect appetizer or side dish with their ease and versatility.
Brown sugar beanie weenies are a go-to party dish for us and a snap to make – just 3 ingredients and 2 minutes of prep, and the oven does the rest!
For another twist we love our Bacon Wrapped Smokies, but no matter how you prepare them, these beanie weenies are sure to be a hit!
WHY WE LOVE IT:
- Super Quick and Easy. Beanie weenies come together in just 5 minutes of prep time, making them a perfect easy appetizer.
- Kid-Approved Comfort Food. The combination of hot dogs, sweet baked beans, and savory sauce is a surefire hit with kids of all ages. It’s a nostalgic taste of childhood for many adults too!
- Budget-Friendly. Beanie weenies are a very affordable meal option. They require only a few inexpensive ingredients, making them a great choice for budget-conscious cooks.
Ingredients
PREP TIME: 5 minutes
COOK TIME: 45 minutes
- 1 (14-ounce) package of mini smoky links – Lit’l Smokies come in a few different varieties and any of them taste great in this recipe. Buy them made with beef, smoked sausage, or pork and chicken.
- 1 cup brown sugar – light or dark brown sugar
- 1 cup pineapple juice
How to Make Beanie Weenies
- PREP. Preheat oven to 350°F.
- ASSEMBLE. Spread 1 (14-ounce) package of little smoky links in a baking dish and crumble 1 cup brown sugar over the top. Pour 1 cup pineapple juice over the smokies.
- BAKE. Bake for 45 minutes. After the sugar has dissolved, baste 3-4 times during the 45-minute baking time. Serve hot.
Recipe Tips
- Lil’ smokies are already cooked so all you are doing is flavoring and reheating them.
- Basting is when you take the juices from the pan and pour them over the top of the dish to keep it moist and flavorful.
More Like This
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- More similar appetizers: Grape Jelly Meatballs, Bacon Wrapped Smokies, Hot Dog Nuggets, Crock Pot Meatballs
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Beanie Weenies
Ingredients
- 1 (14-ounce) package mini smoky links
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup pineapple juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Spread smoky links in a baking dish and crumble brown sugar over the top.
- Pour pineapple juice over smokies
- Bake for 45 minutes. After the sugar has dissolved, baste 3-4 times during the 45-minute baking time. Serve.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Recipe FAQ
How do I spruce up this beanie weenie Recipe?
- Add diced onion or onion powder, a dab of yellow mustard, pineapple chunks, BBQ sauce, original or honey, sweeten with a bit of maple syrup, diced bell peppers, or add a can of beans, drained.
Crock Pot Instructions?
- Mix all the ingredients together and cook on LOW for 1-2 hours.
- Stir occasionally. Once cooked, turn to warm and serve the Brown Sugar Beanie Weenies straight from the pot.
How do I keep beanie weenies warm?
- Whether you cook them directly in the crock pot, or cook them in the oven and then transfer them to the pot, they can stay in the pot for up to 4 hours when it’s set to warm.
How to store leftover beanie weenies?
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Reheat them in the microwave, on the stovetop, or heat them in the oven for a few minutes.
Does it come out runny if recipe is x4? 4 cups of pineapple juice seems like alot?
Delicious
I always stock up of these when they go on sale. I love your bacon wrapped smokies and have added this recipe to me box. Really easy and good.
My kids absolutely loved these and are begging me to make them again tomorrow.
Someone needs to google “beanie weenies” . Beanie = beans . Weenies = Hot dogs . Lol .
Best little appetizer and our family loves these beanie wienies. So yummy!
We make these for so many parties & get togethers!! They are such a crowd-pleasing appetizer!! We seem to never make enough, because they are gone so fast!