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Smoked sausage bites served with a variety of dipping sauces for parties.

Smoked Sausage Bites with Dipping Sauce

Easy and flavorful smoked sausage bites with a tangy mustard dipping sauce, perfect for gatherings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the sausage bites
  • 1 lb smoked sausage (beef, turkey, pork, or chicken) Choose your favorite type of smoked sausage.
  • 1 tbsp oil or melted butter For browning the sausage.
  • 1-2 tsp brown sugar or honey Optional; adds caramelization.
  • 1 tsp garlic powder For flavor.
  • 1 tsp paprika For flavor.
  • 1 tsp black pepper Use lightly as the sausage is salty.
For the mustard dipping sauce
  • 1/3 cup mayo Base for the sauce.
  • 2 tbsp Dijon mustard For tanginess.
  • 1 tbsp yellow mustard For flavor.
  • 1-2 tsp honey or brown sugar Sweetness to balance flavors.
  • 1 tsp apple cider vinegar or lemon juice For brightness.
  • 1 pinch garlic powder For extra flavor.
  • to taste black pepper For seasoning.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a sheet pan with foil or parchment.
  2. Slice the smoked sausage into 1 to 1.5 inch pieces and make small cuts (4 to 6) across the top without slicing all the way through.
  3. Toss the sausage pieces with oil or melted butter, garlic powder, paprika, black pepper, and brown sugar or honey if using.
Cooking
  1. Spread the sausage pieces on the sheet pan and bake for about 14 to 18 minutes, flipping halfway through, until browned and the cuts open up.
  2. For extra crisp, broil the sausage bites for 1 to 2 minutes at the end, keeping a close watch to prevent burning.
Making the Dipping Sauce
  1. In a small bowl, mix together mayo, Dijon mustard, yellow mustard, honey or brown sugar, apple cider vinegar or lemon juice, garlic powder, and black pepper.
  2. Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning, adding more vinegar for tang or cayenne for heat if desired.
Serving
  1. Serve the smoked sausage bites warm with the mustard dipping sauce on the side.

Notes

You can prepare the sausage bites ahead of time, store them in the fridge, and bake them right before serving for the best texture.