Who else loves lil’ smokies (aka beanie weenies)?! 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 think you’ll 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 everyone.
- 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.
Beanie Weenie Ingredients
- Mini smoky links (1, 14-ounce package): Bite sized sausages that stay juicy while soaking up the glaze.
- Brown sugar (1 cup): Melts into a caramel sweet base that thickens and clings to every link.
- Pineapple juice (1 cup): Adds bright acidity to balance the sweetness and creates a glossy, tangy finish.
- optional variations – Add diced onion or onion powder, a dab of yellow mustard, pineapple chunks, BBQ sauce, diced bell peppers, or a can of drained beans.
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 of 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.
Crockpot Directions
- Mix all the ingredients 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.
Kristyn’s Recipe Tips
- Use a shallow baking dish so the glaze reduces and caramelizes instead of steaming.
- Stir or baste a few times during baking so every link gets coated.
- For thicker glaze, broil the pan for 1 to 2 minutes at the end, watch closely.
- Keep warm for serving in a small slow cooker on warm and stir occasionally.
- Make ahead and storage, bake up to 1 day in advance, chill, then reheat covered at 325°F until hot; leftovers keep 3 days.
Beanie Weenies Recipe
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
Store leftover beanie weenie recipe in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Reheat in the microwave, on the stovetop, or in the oven for a few minutes.
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This recipe was first published December 2015.
So where is the beanie???
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!