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Kielbasa Bites are the ultimate crowd-pleasing appetizer! With their smoky, savory flavor and caramelized glaze sweetness, these bite-sized snacks are easy to make and always a hit at parties, game days, or anytime you need a quick appetizer!
Reasons You’ll Love This Recipe
- Quick and Easy: This kielbasa bites recipe is ready in under 30 minutes, making it perfect for last-minute appetizers or snacks.
- Packed with Flavor: Smoky kielbasa paired with a BBQ glaze creates a mouthwatering bite every time.
- Versatile Serving Options: Serve as an appetizer or snack at your next party, or even pair these with sides for a simple meal. My kids love them served with macaroni and cheese or mashed potatoes and green beans.
Baked Kielbasa Bites
Have you guys ever had kielbasa? It is seriously so good! It’s a Polish sausage that literally means ‘smoked, flavorful pork or beef sausage.’ I’ve been seeing people make this glazed version on social media, and I had to try it. I love a good salty-sweet flavor combo! Baking these gives them that crystalized glaze on the outside and the perfectly juicy sausage bite on the inside! You’re going to love them!
Ingredients Needed
How to Make Glazed Kielbasa Bites
Kielbasa bites are super easy to prepare, making them an easy appetizer recipe for any occasion! With just a few simple ingredients and minimal prep work, you can whip up a delicious appetizer in no time.
- Prep the Kielbasa: Preheat an oven to 400ºF and then spray a baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray. Slice the kielbasa into 1-inch disks, then set aside.
- Make the Sauce: In a medium bowl, stir together the BBQ sauce, Dijon mustard, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, and red wine vinegar.
- Coat the Sausage in the Sauce: Add the sliced kielbasa to the sauce mixture in the bowl and then toss to coat each piece thoroughly.
- Bake: Place the coated kielbasa pieces onto the prepared baking sheet and then spread them evenly in a single layer. Bake for 10-12 minutes, tossing the pieces halfway through baking. Serve with toothpicks!
Make Kielbasa Bites in the Air Fryer!
Air Fryer Instructions: Line your air fryer with foil or an air fryer liner, then cook the pieces in a single layer at 400ºF for 8-10 minutes. Toss the pieces halfway through cooking. You will need to work in batches to keep them in a single layer.
Tips for Making Kielbasa Bites
Here are some helpful tips to ensure your kielbasa bites turn out exactly how you like!
- What BBQ sauce is best? You can pretty much use any BBQ sauce you want. I haven’t found one that doesn’t work. If you wish, you can even try my Homemade BBQ Sauce Recipe.
- What kind of kielbasa should I use? You can use any flavor of this flavorful smoked sausage, kielbasa, for this recipe. For example, try using beef, pork, turkey, or a mixture of flavors!
How to Store Leftovers
- Fridge: If you have leftover kielbasa bites, you can store them in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days.
- Freezer: I don’t recommend freezing this recipe. If you do have leftovers, it’s best to serve them fresh or keep them in the fridge.
Perfect Pork-Inspired Appetizers
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Preheat an oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and spray a baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray.
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Slice 2 (12-ounce) packages kielbasa into 1-inch disks and set aside.
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In a medium bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons BBQ sauce, 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce, and 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar.
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Add the sliced kielbasa to the sauce mixture in the bowl and toss to coat each piece thoroughly.
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Place the coated kielbasa pieces onto the prepared baking sheet and spread them evenly in a single layer. Bake for 10-12 minutes, tossing the pieces halfway through baking. Serve with toothpicks!
Calories: 36kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 0.3gFat: 0.3gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 0.2mgSodium: 175mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 25IUVitamin C: 0.3mgCalcium: 12mgIron: 0.3mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
