Description
Slow Cooker Kielbasa Bites are a delicious and easy appetizer featuring smoky kielbasa sausage simmered in a sweet and tangy BBQ sauce with brown sugar, Dijon mustard, and minced onions. Perfect for game day, parties, or a quick family meal, this recipe requires minimal effort and delivers big flavor with tender, juicy sausage bites.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 2 pounds kielbasa (2 ropes)
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 tbsp dried minced onions
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
Instructions
- Prepare the Slow Cooker: Spray the bottom of the slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Slice the Kielbasa: Cut the kielbasa into ½ inch thick slices and place them evenly in the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Make the Sauce: In a small bowl, thoroughly mix the BBQ sauce, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, and dried minced onions until well combined.
- Combine Kielbasa and Sauce: Pour the sauce mixture over the sliced kielbasa in the slow cooker. Stir gently to coat all the pieces evenly with the sauce.
- Cook: Cover the slow cooker and cook on high for 2-3 hours or on low for 4-5 hours, or until the kielbasa is heated through and flavorful.
Notes
- This recipe makes a perfect party appetizer or game day snack that’s easy to prepare ahead of time.
- Feel free to adjust the sweetness or tanginess by varying the amount of brown sugar or mustard according to your taste preferences.
- Ensure the kielbasa is fully heated through before serving for the best flavor and texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 324 kcal
- Sugar: 17 g
- Sodium: 915 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 11 g
- Cholesterol: 53 mg
