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My beef sausage bites are saucy, sweet, and spicy scrumptiousness on a stick, y'all!! Sliced sausage rings are browned until sizzling in the skillet. Then, they are covered with a super easy yet highly flavorful 4-ingredient glaze that makes them just as dazzling to behold as they are unforgettably delicious to eat. Finally, they are served on a party pick for that little piece of flavor-popping, food heaven perfection your guests will rave about. Yep and yay...
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It's an 'Oh Wow' One, Y'all...
Beef sausage bites are an easy appetizer that can add a little something extra special to your holiday, party, or event table. This original version turns my honey mustard glaze into a Creole sauce that coats the sausage bites, then bubbles into thick, rich multi-flavor-dimensional deliciousness in just minutes.
The result is a show-stopping appetizer that appeals to everyone for its vintage feel yet modernly refreshed flavor profile. And, since it doesn't take long to make, you can whip this up in no time for unexpected company or to fill a missing menu spot.
This beef sausage bites recipe is beginner-friendly. So, you can pull it off to impress with full confidence that you'll get an 'oh wow' or two for your minimal time and effort. Indeed!
Ingredient Essentials & Substitutions
- You need a pound of good-quality beef sausage for these bites. I used a local brand. But, Walmart usually has a good variety of beef sausage brands. And, since you found my post, I'm sure that you have a favorite brand or two already in mind.
- You only need oil or butter if you use a lean sausage. Otherwise, it should start releasing enough fat of its own to not burn throughout the short cooking process. However, you should keep some close to hand just in case you need it.
- When heated, my honey mustard glaze turns into Creole honey mustard sauce. This easy, 4-ingredient recipe takes minutes to prepare, and it electrifies each bite with a uniquely delicious sweet and spicy flavor that you just won't find anywhere else.
How to Make Beef Sausage Bites
Start by making the sauce.
Then, slice a pound of beef sausage into circles. You want them to be on the thicker side so that they will be a substantial bite of food worth putting on a toothpick or fork.
Now, brown the sausage in a skillet.
Pour the sauce into the skillet, stir, and continue cooking for just a few minutes until done.
Finally, remove the bubbling mixture from the heat and let it sit a bit before serving.
And that's it, y'all!!
The char on the beef sausage bites pairs perfectly with the multi-layered sweetness of the sauce, which gets even more enlivened with the feisty pops of Creole mustard at the finish. So, by the end of each bite, you've been through a medley of magnificent flavors that leave you begging for just one more. For sure!!!
Share these beef sausage bites with those whose presence is fierce and feisty on the outside, but oh sooo sweet underneath. And see y'all on the yum side...
Other Easy & Amazing Appetizer Recipes
If you love these beef sausage bites, I think that you will like these other south Louisiana-inspired appetizers, too.
Beef Sausage Bites
Ingredients
For the Sauce
- ⅔ cup honey
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons Creole mustard
- 2 tablespoons maraschino cherry juice
For the Beef Sausage Bites
- 1 to 2 tablespoons oil or butter, if needed
- 1 pound beef sausage, sliced into thick circles
Instructions
- Stir all of the sauce ingredients together until combined.
- Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the sausage, and if using lean sausage add 1 to 2 tablespoons of butter or oil to the pan so that the sausage doesn't burn while cooking.
- Cook, stirring often, for about 6 to 10 minutes, or until the sausage is browned.
- Pour the sauce into the pan, and stir until incorporated.
- Continue cooking for 2 to 3 more minutes, until the sauce is bubbly.
- Remove from heat.
- Let stand at least 5 minutes before serving.
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Notes
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