Mini Hot Dogs (Cocktail Weenies) with Grape Jelly Sauce
Serve up an explosion of sweet, tangy flavor in every bite. This recipe for mini hot dogs with grape jelly sauce (AKA "grape jelly weenies") requires only three ingredients. And with the option to use a slow cooker, it couldn't be easier.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Concord Grape Jelly
- -OR-
- 1 cup Natural Concord Grape Fruit Spread
- 2 (14-ounce) packages mini hotdogs or cocktail link smoked sausages (AKA cocktail weenies)
- 1 (12-ounce) bottle chili sauce
Directions
ORIGINAL METHOD
Step 1: Make sauce.
HEAT fruit spread and chili sauce in a large skillet over medium heat, stirring as you go.
Step 2: Coat mini hot dogs.
ADD mini hot dogs to skillet with sauce. Cover and simmer, stirring at times, 10 minutes or until hot dogs are thoroughly heated.
Step 3: Keep warm & serve.
TRANSFER to a serving food warmer or slow cooker to keep warm. Serve with toothpicks.
QUICK-PREP METHOD
Step 1: Make sauce.
COMBINE chili sauce and fruit spread in a large slow cooker. Stir until blended.
Step 2: Coat mini hot dogs.
ADD mini hot dogs to the slow cooker. Stir until coated.
Step 3: Cook & serve.
COVER and cook on high for 2 hours or until hot and bubbly. Serve with toothpicks.
