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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.
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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.
We loved these so much I am going to make them again for the Super Bowl! Thanks so much for the awesome recipe.
They were perfect appetizer for game day! My husband and his buddies went crazy for them!
Can’t be “beanie” weenies without beans!
Delicious!!!
Y’all are so annoying and technical of the dish was called Bernie weenie for her without beans then that’s what she call them. Y’all could have literally kept y’all comments to yourself. Add beans if want beans simple just got to be negative.
Thank you for that people complaining about the name is ridiculous.. Did any of your even make the dish before you dissed on the name…. The dish was very good no matter what the name is.
NOT truly beanie weenies since They lack the beans. Beanie weenies are always a beans and FRANKs dish. MAYBE just brown sugar cocktail weenies?
What are some recommended dips for this recipe?
To dip them in? We usually just eat them without dip, because they are so flavorful on their own. You can dip in bbq sauce, kids love ranch…
Can you make these in a crockpot?
Yes, you can. I haven’t done that yet, but I think these would be a great recipe for the crockpot. Let me know how they taste!!
On the instructions for the recipe what does baste mean …im lost on what to do for that part….?? Help lol
Baste means to brush with the au jus (the juice). In this case the melted brown sugar and the pineapple juice in the pan.
No, you’re not the only one who can eat 20 (or more) of these little guys. This recipe sounds really good, but I was wondering why you call them Beanie Weenies when there are no beans involved.
Beanie Weenies are a nickname for Lil’ Smokies. I’ve heard them called that since I was little. 😉
Funny. I’ve never heard them called that. To me beanie weenies are hot dogs with either baked beans or pork and beans. Maybe a regional thing.
It could be!! I’m sure most would call them Brown Sugar Lil’ Smokies. 🙂
I was wondering the same thing. Would be great with some beans!