Description
Slow Cooker Kielbasa Bites combine smoky kielbasa with a sweet and tangy BBQ sauce enhanced by brown sugar, Dijon mustard, and dried minced onions. This easy appetizer or game day treat is perfect for gatherings, offering a flavor-packed, no-fuss dish that’s ready in just a few hours using your slow cooker.
Ingredients
Scale
Kielbasa
- 2 pounds kielbasa (2 ropes)
Sauce
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 tbsp dried minced onions
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
Instructions
- Prepare Slow Cooker: Spray the bottom of the slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Slice Kielbasa: Cut the kielbasa into ½ inch slices and place them evenly into the slow cooker.
- Mix Sauce: In a small bowl, combine the BBQ sauce, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, and dried minced onions. Stir well until the ingredients are thoroughly mixed.
- Combine Ingredients: Pour the sauce mixture evenly over the sliced kielbasa in the slow cooker. Stir gently to coat all pieces with the sauce.
- Cook: Cover the slow cooker and cook on high for 2 to 3 hours, or on low for 4 to 5 hours, until the kielbasa is heated through and flavors have melded.
Notes
- Slow Cooker Kielbasa Bites with BBQ sauce and brown sugar is an easy kielbasa recipe perfect for an easy appetizer or game day meal. A family favorite!
- To enhance flavor, you can use your favorite BBQ sauce variety, such as smoky or spicy, to suit your taste.
- Serve with toothpicks for easy appetizer-style eating at parties.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 324 kcal
- Sugar: 17 g
- Sodium: 915 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 11 g
- Cholesterol: 53 mg
