Description
Star Spangled Kielbasa Bites are savory and smoky appetizers made with sliced kielbasa sausage glazed in a tangy-sweet sauce, served with festive toothpicks—perfect for 4th of July parties and patriotic gatherings.
Ingredients
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- 1 lb kielbasa sausage, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
- 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- Patriotic toothpicks or skewers for serving
Instructions
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine barbecue sauce, honey, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, and garlic powder. Stir until well mixed and heated through.
- Add sliced kielbasa to the sauce and simmer for 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until kielbasa is heated through and glazed.
- Transfer kielbasa bites to a serving platter and insert festive toothpicks or skewers.
- Serve warm with extra sauce on the side if desired.
Notes
- Keep warm in a slow cooker on the low setting for parties.
- For a spicier version, add a dash of hot sauce or red pepper flakes to the glaze.
- Can be made ahead and reheated before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5–6 pieces
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 40mg