Description
Sticky, sweet, and smoky—Candied Kielbasa Bites are the ultimate crowd-pleasing appetizer or easy weeknight dinner idea. With a glossy glaze of brown sugar and barbecue sauce, these quick bites bring bold flavor with minimal effort. Whether you’re hosting a game day gathering, looking for quick dinner ideas, or need a fun food idea to wow your guests, this easy recipe delivers. Perfect for party trays, potluck tables, or snacky cravings, these bites disappear fast—so make extra!
Ingredients
2 lbs kielbasa sausage sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
1 1/2 cups brown sugar packed
3/4 cup barbecue sauce
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Cooking spray or foil for baking
Instructions
1. Slice the kielbasa into 1/2-inch rounds.
2. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet or shallow dish with foil and spray with cooking spray.
3. In a large bowl, whisk together brown sugar, barbecue sauce, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and garlic powder.
4. Add kielbasa slices to the bowl and toss until fully coated in glaze.
5. Spread kielbasa in a single layer on the baking dish and pour excess glaze over the top.
6. Bake for 35–45 minutes, stirring once or twice until the glaze is bubbly and caramelized.
7. Let cool slightly, then serve warm with toothpicks or over rice.
Notes
For best caramelization, don’t crowd the pan—use two trays if needed.
Let the kielbasa marinate in the glaze overnight for deeper flavor.
These bites stay warm beautifully in a slow cooker set to “warm” for serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6–8 bites
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 10g