Description
These Delicious BBQ Sausage Bites are sweet, smoky, and incredibly easy to make. Coated in a rich barbecue sauce with a hint of sweetness, they’re the perfect bite-sized appetizer for parties, game days, or quick snacks everyone will love.
Ingredients
2 (14 oz) packages smoked sausage, sliced into bite-sized pieces
1 cup barbecue sauce
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
Optional:
Chopped parsley for garnish
Toothpicks for serving
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) or prepare a slow cooker.
2. Slice smoked sausage into bite-sized pieces.
3. In a bowl, mix barbecue sauce, brown sugar, honey, garlic powder, black pepper, and smoked paprika.
4. Add sausage pieces to the sauce and toss until well coated.
5. Transfer to a baking dish or sheet pan.
6. Bake for 25–30 minutes, stirring halfway through, until heated and caramelized.
7. Alternatively, cook in a slow cooker on low for 2–3 hours.
8. Remove from oven or slow cooker and let cool slightly.
9. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.
10. Serve warm with toothpicks.
Notes
Use your favorite BBQ sauce for customized flavor.
For extra heat, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or hot sauce.
Stir halfway through cooking to evenly coat the sausage.
Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days.