These Mini Hot Dogs are the ultimate low-effort, high-reward party food. Snappy little sausages tucked into pillowy slider buns and piled high with all your favorite toppings. These mini dogs are the easiest way to make everyone at the party smile.

The bite-sized format makes them irresistible for both kids and adults, and setting up a topping bar means every guest can build their own perfect version. They’re endlessly customizable, whether you keep it classic with ketchup and mustard or go all out with crispy onions and relish.

Helpful Tips

Fold the buns before serving: Folding each slider bun in half and nestling it into the tray keeps it in a wedge shape, so the sausage stays snug instead of sliding right out.
Don’t overheat the sausages: Lit’l Smokies are fully cooked, so you only need 4-5 minutes to warm them through. Overcooking can dry them out and make the casings tough.
Set up a topping station: Laying out condiments in small bowls with spoons lets guests build their own hot dogs quickly, which keeps the line moving at a party.

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Mini Hot Dogs

These Mini Hot Dogs are the ultimate low-effort, high-reward party food. Snappy little sausages tucked into pillowy slider buns and piled high with all your favorite toppings.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 5

Total Time 15

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

Servings Mini Hot Dogs

Calories 27 kcal

Ingredients

1 package slider buns 12 count
1 package Lit'l Smokies sausages
mustard, ketchup, crispy onions, etc. condiments of choice

Instructions

Get a serving platter with sides, or a 9×13” pan. Take apart the slider buns and fold each piece in half and set them into the tray so they stay in a wedge.
Heat the sausages in a pan on the stovetop for 4-5 minutes, until hot.
Place a sausage in each of the buns. Dress up with condiments, as desired.