Barbecue Sausage Bites
Perfect for parties, game day, or a crowd-pleasing appetizer, these Barbecue Sausage Bites are a sweet and smoky treat that's both effortless and irresistible. Featuring tender cocktail sausages coated in a sticky homemade barbecue glaze made with brown sugar, honey, smoked paprika, and garlic powder, this quick 30-minute recipe delivers big flavor with minimal prep. The optional garnish of sesame seeds and fresh parsley adds a dash of elegance and crunch, making these bite-sized delights as visually appealing as they are delicious. Serve them warm with toothpicks for a fuss-free snack that's sure to disappear fast. Perfectly balanced between savory and sweet, these glazed sausage bites are your next go-to party hit!
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Ingredients
- 1 pound Cocktail sausages
- 1 cup Barbecue sauce
- 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
- 1 tablespoon Chopped parsley (optional, for garnish)
Directions
Step 1
Preheat a large skillet or sauté pan over medium heat.
Step 2
Add the cocktail sausages to the pan and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are lightly browned and heated through. Remove any excess grease if necessary.
Step 3
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the barbecue sauce, brown sugar, honey, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir until well blended.
Step 4
Pour the barbecue sauce mixture over the browned sausages in the skillet, stirring gently to coat the sausages evenly.
Step 5
Reduce the heat to low and simmer the sausages in the sauce for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened and the sausages are fully glazed.
Step 6
Transfer the barbecue sausage bites to a serving platter. If desired, garnish with sesame seeds and chopped parsley for an extra touch of flavor and presentation.
Step 7
Serve warm with toothpicks or skewers for easy handling. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | 780.5 grams (780.5g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2125 |
| Total Fat 127.90g | 164% |
| Saturated Fat 49.30g | 247% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.30g | |
| Cholesterol 245mg | 82% |
| Sodium 8116mg | 353% |
| Total Carbohydrate 191.80g | 70% |
| Dietary Fiber 4.40g | 16% |
| Total Sugars 141.50g | |
| Protein 53.20g | 106% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 205mg | 16% |
| Iron 10mg | 54% |
| Potassium 770mg | 16% |
Source of Calories