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Maple BBQ smoked sausage bites baked in the oven, glazed with sweet barbecue sauce and served with toothpicks on a platter

Maple BBQ Smoked Sausage Bites (Oven-Baked)

Sticky, sweet, and smoky oven-baked sausage bites made with everyday smoked sausage and a simple maple (or honey!) BBQ glaze. These easy, crowd-pleasing appetizers are perfectly caramelized, flipped halfway for even browning, and served with toothpicks — perfect for game day, parties, or anytime you need a fast finger food.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 rings smoked sausage about 13–14 oz each
  • 1 cup barbecue sauce
  • 2 Tbsp Dijon mustard
  • ¼ cup maple syrup OR honey
  • Parsley chopped (optional, for garnish)

Method
 

Prep the Sausage (Chopstick Trick)
  1. Place each sausage ring between two chopsticks or wooden skewers. Using a sharp knife, slice about ¾ of the way through the sausage, stopping at the chopsticks so you don’t cut all the way through.
Cut into Bites
  1. Go back and cut the sausage into about 1-inch pieces.
Make the Sauce
  1. In a small bowl, stir together barbecue sauce, Dijon mustard, and maple syrup or honey.
Coat the Sausage
  1. Toss sausage bites with about ½ cup of the sauce. Reserve the remaining sauce for later.
Bake & Flip for Even Browning
  1. Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper.
  2. Arrange sausage in a single layer.
  3. Bake for 9–10 minutes, then remove from oven and flip the sausage bites over.
  4. Return to oven and bake another 9–10 minutes, until browned and sticky.
Finish with More Sauce
  1. Remove from oven and toss or brush with about ¼ cup of the reserved sauce.
Serve
  1. Garnish with parsley if desired. Serve warm with toothpicks and extra sauce on the side for dipping.

Notes

• Honey can be used 1:1 in place of maple syrup.
• Flipping halfway through ensures both sides caramelize evenly.
• Great for feeding a crowd — easy to double!