Ingredients
Sausage
- 1 lb smoked or kielbasa sausage, sliced
Glaze
- ½ cup cranberry sauce (sugar-free optional)
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp low-carb sweetener (optional)
Serving
- Toothpicks for serving
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for baking the sausage bites.
- Arrange Sausage: Place the sliced smoked or kielbasa sausage evenly on a sheet pan, ensuring they are in a single layer for even cooking.
- Prepare Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together the cranberry sauce, Dijon mustard, and optional low-carb sweetener until smooth and well combined.
- Glaze Sausage: Use a brush to generously coat each sausage slice with the cranberry glaze, ensuring each piece is well covered.
- Bake: Place the sheet pan in the preheated oven and bake the sausage bites for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the glaze is caramelized and sticky.
- Serve: Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly. Serve the sausage bites warm with toothpicks for easy party snacking.
Notes
- Enhance festive flavor by adding fresh or dried rosemary to the glaze mixture.
- This recipe can be made ahead of time and reheated just before serving to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
