This Candied Kielbasa Bites recipe is a sweet and savory appetizer—smoky kielbasa simmered in a sticky brown sugar glaze with a hint of spice. An easy, crowd-pleasing snack perfect for parties and game day!
Ingredients
- 2 pounds kielbasa sausage sliced into ½-inch thick rounds
- 1 cup brown sugar packed
- ½ cup honey
- ¼ cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard or yellow mustard if preferred
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika optional, for depth
Instructions
Serve warm as bites with toothpicks for parties, or over rice for a quick meal.
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet or casserole dish with foil for easy cleanup.
Slice sausage into bite-sized rounds and arrange them in a single layer in the prepared dish.
Make glaze: In a medium saucepan, combine brown sugar, honey, ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire, garlic powder, and paprika. Heat over medium-low until the sugar dissolves and the sauce is smooth.
Coat sausage: Pour the glaze evenly over the kielbasa pieces, stirring or tossing lightly to coat.
Bake uncovered for 20–25 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the sauce thickens and caramelizes onto the sausage.