Description
Indulge your guests with Mustard Hasselback Kielbasa Bites, a delightful appetizer that perfectly combines savory flavors and crispy textures. These juicy kielbasa bites are sliced to create enticing pockets that soak up a tangy mustard glaze, resulting in every bite being bursting with flavor. Ideal for any gathering or cozy movie night, these bites are quick to prepare and easy to customize, making them a go-to snack option. With just 10 minutes of prep time and minimal cleanup, you’ll have a crowd-pleaser ready to impress in no time!
Ingredients
- 1 lb beef or turkey sausage
- 1/4 cup yellow mustard
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- Using a sharp knife, slice the sausage crosswise without cutting all the way through.
- In a mixing bowl, combine yellow mustard, honey, and smoked paprika until smooth.
- Brush the mixture generously over each sausage bite, ensuring it seeps into the pockets.
- Arrange the bites in the baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 kielbasa bites (approx. 60g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: For added flavor, experiment with different types of mustard such as spicy brown or Dijon. Enhance texture by adding cheese or crunchy toppings before baking. Consider pairing with dipping sauces like honey mustard or spicy ketchup for extra zing.