Candied Kielbasa Bites

 Kielbasa is such a great sausage! Smoky and garlicky, it’s rich and flavorful without ever being too much, and best of all, it works in so many things, from stews to casseroles to appetizers. Here, these Candied Kielbasa Bites pair that great sausage with three simple ingredients to highlight their flavor and add some lovely sweet caramelization to the mix. They’re a great party appetizer but they’re delicious over rice or noodles too!

INGREDIENTS

2 lbs kielbasa sausage

1 cup brown sugar

1/2 cup ketchup

1/4 cup prepared horseradish

How to Make Candied Kielbasa Bites

Preheat oven to 375°F.

Slice kielbasa into 1-inch pieces.

Then, place kielbasa piece between two chopsticks or skewers, then slice into 1/4-inch slices, but don’t cut all the way through. (The chopsticks should stop your knife from going through completely.) Each slice should have three hasselback sections.

Place kielbasa in a baking dish.

Add brown sugar, ketchup, and horseradish to the baking dish, then stir to combine.

Bake until sauce has caramelized and edges have browned, stirring every 20 minutes. Total cooking time should take between 60-90 minutes, depending on how crisp you want the sausage.

Enjoy!