Balsamic Glazed Sausage Bites
Elevate your appetizer game with these irresistible Balsamic Glazed Sausage Bites—a perfect combination of smoky, savory, and sweet flavors! This crowd-pleasing recipe pairs slices of golden-browned smoked sausage with a rich, glossy glaze made from tangy balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, honey, and fresh garlic. Ready in just 30 minutes, it's an effortless yet impressive dish, ideal for game day snacking, holiday gatherings, or any casual get-together. Serve these tasty bites straight from the skillet, garnished with fresh parsley for a pop of color, and watch them disappear in no time! Whether you're hosting or bringing a dish to a potluck, these balsamic sausage bites promise bold flavor and easy crowd appeal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 16 oz smoked sausage or kielbasa
- 0.5 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp honey
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Slice the smoked sausage into 1/2-inch thick rounds and set aside.
Mince the garlic cloves and set them aside as well.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the sliced sausage to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes, flipping occasionally, until both sides are golden-brown and lightly crispy.
While the sausage is cooking, in a small bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, honey, and minced garlic until smooth.
Once the sausage is browned, reduce the heat to medium-low and pour the balsamic glaze mixture over the sausage.
Stir the sausage slices occasionally to coat them evenly in the glaze.
Continue cooking for 7-10 minutes, or until the glaze has thickened and the sausage is fully coated and shiny.
Remove the skillet from the heat and transfer the sausage bites to a serving platter.
Sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley for garnish, if desired, and serve warm with toothpicks.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1653 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 126.1 g | 162% | |
| Saturated Fat | 44.9 g | 224% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 214 mg | 71% | |
| Sodium | 3666 mg | 159% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 67.6 g | 25% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.2 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 58.1 g | ||
| Protein | 49.3 g | 99% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 187 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 5.1 mg | 28% | |
| Potassium | 1239 mg | 26% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
