Description
Spicy BBQ Sausage Bites elevate game day snacking with minimal effort and maximum flavor. Savory sausage pieces glazed in tangy barbecue sauce create an irresistible appetizer you’ll want to devour until the last delicious morsel.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 2 packages (14 ounces/397 grams each) smoked sausage
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
Instructions
- Ignite the oven to a precise 350°F, creating the ideal environment for transforming sausage into a caramelized delicacy with a perfectly balanced sauce.
- Transform whole sausages into consistent 1-inch medallions, ensuring uniform cooking and maximum flavor absorption.
- Select a baking dish and orchestrate a flavor symphony by combining sausage rounds with barbecue sauce, brown sugar, and Dijon mustard, meticulously coating each morsel.
- Nestle the sauced sausage into the oven, allowing 45 minutes of culinary magic to unfold, periodically rotating the pieces to guarantee comprehensive sauce distribution and consistent caramelization.
- Witness the transformation as the sauce thickens, bubbles intensify, and sausage edges develop a tantalizing char, signaling the dish’s readiness to delight taste buds.
Notes
- Slice sausages carefully to ensure even cooking and maximum flavor absorption.
- Use a high-quality barbecue sauce for more robust and complex taste profiles.
- Line your baking dish with parchment paper for easier cleanup and prevent sticking.
- Reduce cooking time slightly for a softer texture or extend for extra caramelization.
- Create a gluten-free version by using gluten-free barbecue sauce and checking mustard ingredients.
- Serve as an appetizer, game day snack, or party finger food that’s sure to impress guests.
- Prepare ahead and reheat gently to maintain moisture and sauce consistency.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg