Crock Pot Kickin’ Cheesy Beer Smokies
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Posted: 09/10/14
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Crock Pot Kickin’ Cheesy Beer Smokies ~ Your Favorite Smokies Loaded with Beer Cheese Sauce and Tabasco for a Kick!
*I was compensated by Tabasco to create this post. All opinions expressed are completely my own.
Fall is HERE! That means bon fires, cozy sweaters, comfort food and crisp autumn air. Know what else it means? FOOTBALL! Who’s excited for some football? I know I am, well I know I really should be a little more upfront. I am ready for some football food! I adore dips, appetizers and game food. Sunday afternoons can be full of nothing but snacks in my opinion and I’d be one happy girl. The actually football game? Well that’s debatable.
I’ll be honest. Food is more my thing. Sure I will watch football but I’m not some fantasy football following junkie. I’m always loyal to my Minnesota Vikings no matter how horrible they play, which trust me is REAL horrible most of the time. This year there might be hope but in true fashion they’ll screw it up some how. This people, I am used too. Minnesotans are not known for their GREAT athletic teams. It’s just a fact of life.
This year the Vikes are building a new stadium, which means their old one has been torn down and they are playing outdoors at the University of Minnesota’s football field. Yes, outdoors in Minnesota. I call them crazy, nuts, off their rocker etc. They must have really, really wanted a new stadium to agree to that. I would have said heck no and stayed indoors where they heat was available.
With that being said I’m attending an outdoor game to say I did it. It’s in early October and I’m praying to the heavens above that I’m not crazy and it’s not a terribly cold, windy, miserable day. It’s Minnesota and even though it’s only October one never knows. So say a few prayers for me ok? I’m not a cold weather, outdoors type of girl. Nope, not at all.
When football season roles around do you get excited for the actually football game or are you just excited to eat your way through the appetizer buffet like me? Is your thing dips like this Cheesy Corn Dip or something with a bite? Maybe you’d rather have some sweet snacks like Sweet & Salty Cashew Chex Mix with a Green Beer? Personally I love, love, love these Ranch Pretzels. If you see me with them you might have to throw a few elbows to get them away from my death grip.
If you haven’t concluded I’m always up for a “Homegating” event to show support for my Vikes and it’s always full of tons of yummy food. Like any event at my house would go down without amazing food! There never seems to be a lack of it.
If you are looking for a new recipe to impress every one with Crock Pot Kickin’ Cheesy Beer Smokies are your ticket! They are sooooo easy even a guy (yes I know many men are amazing cooks!) can do it. Simply stir a few ingredients together toss in your smokies and turn the crock pot on for a few hours.
Did you make this? If you snap a photo, please be sure tag me on Instagram at @julieseatsandtreats or #julieseatsandtreats so I can see your yummy treat!
Crock Pot Kickin’ Cheesy Beer Smokies
Crock Pot Kickin’ Cheesy Beer Smokies ~ Your Favorite Smokies Loaded with Beer Cheese Sauce and Tabasco for a Kick!
servings
Ingredients
- 1 14.5 oz jar Cheese Sauce
- 1/2 c. beer
- 1-2 tsp Tabasco Sauce
- 2 14 oz packages Lit’l Smokies
Instructions
- In slow cooker combine the cheese sauce, beer and Tabasco Sauce. Stir until combined.
- Add smokies and stir until coated.
- Heat on low for 3-4 hours stirring throughout process or until heated through.
Nutrition Information
Calories: 446kcal (22%), Carbohydrates: 7g (2%), Protein: 18g (36%), Fat: 37g (57%), Saturated Fat: 16g (100%), Cholesterol: 102mg (34%), Sodium: 1871mg (81%), Potassium: 294mg (8%), Sugar: 4g (4%), Vitamin A: 335IU (7%), Vitamin C: 0.7mg (1%), Calcium: 195mg (20%), Iron: 1.3mg (7%)
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Breanna says
What is the cheese sauce called used and was it a white cheese sauce
Darlene says
Easy, excellent appetizer. Going to make again today with baked soft pretzels for dipping.
Courtney says
That sounds delicious!!
MJ Johnston says
Can I make this stovetop?
Julie says
Yes!
Alison says
I’m wondering how I can make this in my instant pot. I’m not good with judging cook time differences between slow cooker and my instant pot.
Julie says
Hmmm – I haven’t tried smokies in the Instant Pot. I would guess since you’re just heating them through to do high pressure for 3-4 minutes with a quick release. Otherwise you could use the sauté feature and heat them up that way and then just set your Instant Pot to warm to keep them warm for serving.
Shelley says
It’s ridiculous how many advertisements you have to scroll through and how many times I’m asked to sign up for your emails before I can see this recipe. Yours is way out of control.
Julie says
Hi Shelley – There is a “Jump to Recipe” link at the top of all my blog pages. This will take you straight to the recipe card if that is what you prefer! Thanks!
Eve says
I wonder if this would work with Velveeta instead of Cheese Sauce? Would it be to thick?
Julie Evink says
I would think so! You might need to add a little milk to thin it out.
Darlene says
I used rago cheddar cheese sauce and it was excellent.
Courtney says
That does sound good!