Mini Hot Dog Appetizers

5 from 2 votes

Mini Hot Dog Slider Appetizers is an easy appetizer made from little smokies, toasted Hawaiian rolls, and your favorite hot dog toppings. Set up a build-your-own hot dog bar for a fun appetizer for football games, holidays, and family gatherings.

Prep Time15

Cook Time2

Total Time2 15

Course: Appetizer, Snack

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 259kcal

Author: Cara Lanz

Ingredients

Mini Hot Dogs

28 ounces Lit'l smokies (2) 14 oz. packages
1 ½ cups barbecue sauce
1 cup grape jelly
24 Hawaiian dinner rolls
1 stick softened butter
1 teaspoon garlic powder

Hot Dog Fixings

Chili
Coleslaw
Shredded cheese
Pickle relish
Diced onions
Fritos
... and any other hot dog toppings and condiments you love

Instructions

Make the Little Smokies with Grape Jelly and Barbecue Sauce.
Mix BBQ sauce and grape jelly together in a 3-quart crock pot. Add the little smokies and stir. Heat on low for 2-3 hours. Turn setting to "warm."
Toast the buns.
Separate the buns, cut slits into the tops of them, and arrange them in a single layer on a baking sheet. Brush the tops of the buns and inside the slits with softened butter, then sprinkle garlic powder on top.
Bake in a 350 degree oven for 5-10 minutes or until the buns are light golden brown.
Set up the build-your-own mini hot dog bar.
Arrange little bowls with all of your favorite hot dog fixings and let everyone have fun building their creations!

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Notes

Fixings are not included in the nutrition calculation.

Nutrition