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Sweet & Spicy Brown Sugar Glazed Sausage Bites

Sticky, caramelized sausage bites coated in a sweet and spicy brown sugar glaze, perfect for parties and easy entertaining.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

Sausage Bites
  • 1.5 lb smoked sausage or kielbasa sliced into rounds
  • 1 cup brown sugar packed
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 0.5 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
  • 0.25 tsp cayenne pepper optional

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (205°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Arrange sliced sausage in a single layer on the baking sheet.
  3. Whisk together brown sugar, soy sauce, honey, Dijon mustard, and spices.
  4. Pour glaze over sausage and toss to coat evenly.
  5. Bake for 20 minutes, stir, then bake another 10–15 minutes until caramelized.
  6. Garnish and serve warm.

Notes

Adjust spice level to taste. Broil briefly for extra caramelization.