Brown Sugar Kielbasa Bites
Sweet, smoky Brown Sugar Kielbasa Bites baked in a sticky brown sugar, ketchup, Dijon, soy sauce, and apple cider vinegar glaze. An easy make-ahead appetizer for game day, potlucks, and holidays.
Ingredients
- 14 oz kielbasa sausage sliced into ½-inch rounds (about 400 g)
- ½ cup Brown sugar packed
- ¼ cup ketchup
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp soy sauce regular or low-sodium
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- Chopped parsley optional, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a small baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
- Whisk together the brown sugar, ketchup, Dijon mustard, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, and black pepper until evenly combined.
- Add the sliced kielbasa and toss until every piece is coated. Spread the sausage in a single layer in the prepared dish and pour any remaining glaze over the top.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until the kielbasa is hot and the glaze is bubbling, thick, and glossy around the edges.
- Let the kielbasa bites rest for 5 minutes so the glaze can thicken slightly. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired and serve warm with toothpicks.
Notes
For the stickiest glaze, keep the kielbasa in a single layer and let the bites rest for 5 minutes after baking. Turkey kielbasa can be substituted for pork-and-beef kielbasa.