Star Spangled Kielbasa Bites are easy, flavorful skewered appetizers made with smoky kielbasa sausage and sweet pineapple chunks, perfect for patriotic gatherings and BBQs.
Author:Beth
Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:12 minutes
Total Time:22 minutes
Yield:24 bites 1x
Category:Appetizer
Method:Bake
Cuisine:American
Diet:Halal
Ingredients
Scale
1 lb kielbasa sausage, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
1 can pineapple chunks, drained
1/2 cup BBQ sauce
1 tbsp honey
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
Red, white, and blue cocktail toothpicks or small skewers
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) or heat a grill to medium-high.
In a small bowl, whisk together BBQ sauce, honey, and Dijon mustard.
Thread one kielbasa slice and one pineapple chunk onto each skewer or toothpick.
Brush each bite generously with the BBQ glaze.
Place on a baking sheet lined with foil or grill-safe tray.
Bake or grill for 10–12 minutes, turning once, until heated through and slightly caramelized.
Serve warm with extra BBQ glaze for dipping if desired.
Notes
These bites can be assembled ahead of time and glazed just before cooking.
For extra char, broil for 2–3 minutes after baking.
Can also be made with turkey kielbasa or plant-based sausage for dietary needs.