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A tray of sliced kielbasa sausage bites coated in a glossy, dark caramelized brown sugar glaze. The sausage pieces are deeply browned and slightly crisp around the edges, with a sticky, shiny coating.

Candied Kielbasa Bites

Candied Kielbasa Bites with smoky sausage baked in a sticky brown-sugar, ketchup, and horseradish glaze until caramelized and glossy. Easy, addictive, and perfect as an appetizer or over rice.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 10
Course: Appetizer, Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs kielbasa sausage
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup ketchup
  • ¼ cup prepared horseradish

Equipment

  • baking dish

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
  2. Slice kielbasa into 1-inch pieces (optional: hasselback each piece with partial cuts for more surface area).
  3. Place in a baking dish; add brown sugar, ketchup, and horseradish; stir to coat.
  4. Bake 60–90 minutes, stirring every 20 minutes, until the sauce is thick, sticky, and caramelized and the edges are browned.
  5. Serve hot with toothpicks or over rice/noodle

Notes

Stir every 20 minutes to prevent scorching and ensure even coating. Longer bake = stickier glaze. Excellent for parties and leftovers. Sweet, savory, and highly addictive.