Here’s how to make a Reindeer Lit’l Smokies Appetizer for your next Christmas party spread, with mini pretzels, mustard, and ketchup.

Reindeer Lit'l Smokies Appetizer

Looking for a simple appetizer to set out for Christmas? We love these Lit’l Smokies Appetizer that are in the shape of reindeer–so festive and fun!

Especially for kids, this party appetizer for the holidays is a big hit. Even better, get the kids in the kitchen with you to make together!

Reindeer Lit’l Smokies Appetizer

We love this recipe because it’s perfect for the holidays, and delicous for any appetizer party. For a larger party, you may want to try our Little Smokies in a Blanket Charcuterie Board!

Don’t forget the ketchup and mustard for the eyes and mouth! And set out more mustard and ketchup in small bowls for dipping! You can buy our nesting bowls here.

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Lit’l Smokies Appetizer Reindeer ingredients:

  • Lit’l Smokies or Lit’l Wieners
  • Pretzel twists: you have to buy the large size
  • Mustard
  • Ketchup

Lit'l Smokies Appetizer
How do you make reindeer out of Litl’ Smokies?

  1. Heat sausages or weiners according to package directions.
  2. Break a pretzel twist in half. Stick a pretzel half into both sides of sausage to resemble antlers.
  3. Use 2 small drops of mustard for eyes and a small drop of ketchup for the nose.
  4. Make a platter full and serve for your next party!

platter of Reindeer Lit'l Smokies

Do you like having people over for the holidays, but you’re scared to death to commit? It’s fun to have friends over when the stress level is low, and I’ve found that prepping for an easy appetizer party takes very little time, and that the casual feel makes everyone feel right at home for the holidays.

Here are some more easy appetziers to set out

Layered Cream Cheese Spread

Christmas Charcuterie

Mozzarella Sticks Reindeer Snack

Snowman Cheeseball

Mini Crescent Dogs Christmas Tree

Cranberry Jalapeno Dip

a reindeer smoke

With an appetizer spread, create a drink station (with simple treats). We like to serve hot chocolate and soft drinks for the kids, and a wine station or eggnog mixed drinks for the adults.

Oh, and this delicious Easy Homemade Chili  recipe is one of our new family-favorite recipes, if you want to serve a main dish with your appetizers.

Happy holidays!

Reindeer Lit'l Smokies Appetizer
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Reindeer Lit’l Smokies Appetizer

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Yield: 20
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Ingredients
 

  • 1 pkg Lit’l Smokies (sausages)
  • 1 bag Pretzel twists, large size
  • Mustard
  • Ketchup

Instructions
 

  • Heat sausages according to package directions.
  • Break a pretzel twist in half. Stick a pretzel half into both sides of sausage to resemble antlers.
  • Use 2 small drops of mustard for eyes and a small drop of ketchup for the nose.
  • Make a platter full and serve!
Cuisine: American
Course: Appetizer
Author: Sandy / Reluctant Entertainer
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platter of Reindeer Lit'l Smokies Appetizers