Description
These BBQ Sausage Bites are a perfect party appetizer or easy snack, made with sliced smoked sausage coated in a tangy BBQ sauce and baked until bubbly and flavorful. Ready in under an hour, they offer a deliciously smoky, sweet, and savory bite that’s sure to please any crowd.
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Ingredients
- 28 ounces (2 14-ounce) packages skinless smoked sausage, sliced into 1-inch pieces (Eckrich brand recommended)
- 1 1/2 cups BBQ sauce (Sweet Baby Ray's brand recommended)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and spray a 9×13 inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Coat the sausage: In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the sliced sausage pieces with the BBQ sauce. Stir thoroughly until all sausage pieces are fully coated with the sauce.
- Arrange and bake: Spread the BBQ-coated sausage pieces evenly into the prepared baking dish. Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake uncovered for 45 minutes. Stir every 15 minutes to ensure even cooking and prevent sticking.
- Reduce and bubble: Continue baking until the BBQ sauce thickens, reduces, and becomes bubbly, coating the sausage bites with a rich glaze.
- Serve: Remove from oven and let slightly cool before serving. These sausage bites are perfect as an appetizer, snack, or party dish.
Notes
- Stirring every 15 minutes is essential to avoid burning and promote even caramelization of the BBQ sauce.
- Use your favorite brand of smoked sausage and BBQ sauce for customized flavor.
- These bites can be prepared in advance and reheated before serving.
- Leftovers store well in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- For a spicier kick, use a spicy BBQ sauce or add some chili powder to the mixture.
