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Saucy Dr. Pepper BBQ Sausage Bites Recipe

Saucy Dr. Pepper BBQ Sausage Bites made with just 5 ingredients: smoked sausage, BBQ sauce, Dr. Pepper & onion powder for a sweet & tangy appetizer everyone loves!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Appetizer, dinner, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Dr. Pepper BBQ Sausage Bites
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 282kcal
Author: Jessica & Nellie

Ingredients

  • 28 oz kielbasa sausage sliced (two 14-oz packages)
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup Dr. Pepper
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp red pepper flake optional
  • Parsley for garnish optional

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F.
  • Combine the bbq sauce, brown sugar, Dr. Pepper & onion powder in a large mixing bowl. Add in ¼ tsp red pepper flakes for added kick, if preferred.
  • Add the sliced sausage and toss to combine.
  • Transfer to a 9x13 baking dish and bake for 30 minutes, stirring once or twice throughout. The sausage will get glazed and caramelized looking.
  • Garnish with parsley & serve with toothpicks for a party, or with roasted potatoes for dinner. Enjoy!

Notes

Will serve 12-16 as a generous appetizer, or 6-8 as a main dish for dinner. 
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. 

Nutrition

Calories: 282kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 48mg | Sodium: 672mg | Potassium: 235mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 128IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1mg