My baked BBQ sausage bites are just the thing if you are looking for a simple appetizer for your next gathering. They are so easy to make and packed with bold, smoky-sweet flavors. I like making these for game day, parties, holiday gatherings, or just as a snack. Your friends and family are sure to love these tasty bites!

 

These baked BBQ sausage bites are one of my go-to appetizers and it all started with a game day gathering several years ago. I was scrambling to throw together a few snacks before everyone arrived and spotted some kielbasa in the fridge. I decided to slice it up, toss it with a BBQ sauce, and threw it in the oven.

When the first batch came out the house smelled so good and everyone loved them! The bbq kielbasa disappeared fast, I even had to make a second batch.

Now when a game is on or we are having people over to hang out, I make these easy bbq bites. They are so simple to make, delicious, and always a hit.

For more kielbasa recipes check out this kielbasa and potatoes skillet, sweet and sour kielbasa, and sausage and green bean casserole.

Why you should try this recipe

• So much flavor. You can’t beat the combination of smoky sausage with sweet and tangy BBQ sauce. It’s sure to make your tastebuds happy.
• So easy. Only a few ingredients are needed and you might already have them in your kitchen.
• So good for any occasion. Birthdays, holidays, game day, baby showers, these BBQ sausage bites are always a great addition.

Ingredients

You only need 5 basic ingredients to make this baked BBQ kielbasa appetizer.

• Kielbasa sausage – Choose your favorite sausage. Make sure that you choose the precooked sausage that you can typically find close to the hot dogs at the store.
• BBQ sauce – I like using Sweet Baby Rays bbq sauce but you can use your favorite brand.
• Light brown sugar – This adds a little extra sweetness to the recipe.
• Dijon mustard – Adds some tang and balance to the sweet.
• Garlic powder

How to make BBQ sausage bites

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1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9 x 13 casserole dish with non-stick cooking spray.
2. Slice the sausage into 1-inch rounds.
3. Place BBQ sauce, light brown sugar, Dijon mustard, and garlic powder in a large bowl. Whisk together to combine.
4. Place the sliced kielbasa sausage in the bowl. Stir to cover.

5. Spread the kielbasa in the prepared baking dish. Bake for 30 minutes.

Heather’s recipe tips

• Stir half way through baking. I recommend giving the sausages a stir halfway through the baking time. This helps them cook evenly.
• Slice in similar size pieces. Make sure to cut your sausage in similar size pieces for even cooking.

Variations

• BBQ sauce: Try using different BBQ sauce flavors like honey, spicy, or Hawaiian style.
• Sausage: You can use your favorite precooked sausage like kielbasa, turkey kielbasa, or even Little Smokies.
• Vegetables: You can add in some diced vegetables like bell peppers, onions, or even pineapple. When doing this, I like to serve over rice for a full meal.
• Add more smoky flavor: If you really want a punch of smoky flavor, add a dash of liquid smoke to the BBQ sauce.

How to serve baked BBQ kielbasa

Appetizer: This makes a delicious appetizer! You can serve them in a bowl, in the baking dish, or in a slow cooker. I like having a jar of toothpicks or forks available for people to serve themselves.

Meal: BBQ sausage makes a great meal. You can serve the sausage over rice, pasta, potatoes, or even salad.

Common questions

More easy appetizer bites

• Bacon wrapped water chestnuts
• Bacon wrapped little smokies
• Bacon crackers
• Rotel cream cheese sausage balls