Description
Pineapple Hasselback Kielbasa Bites are a delicious sweet and savory appetizer featuring juicy kielbasa slices with pineapple tucked into hasselback-style slits, glazed with a tangy BBQ sauce mixture and baked to caramelized perfection. Perfect for parties or casual gatherings, these bites are easy to make and packed with flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Sausage
- 1 (14 oz) kielbasa sausage, cut into 1/2-inch thick slices
Fruit
- 1/2 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned)
Sauce
- 1/3 cup BBQ sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
For Serving
- Toothpicks for serving
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil to prevent sticking and simplify cleanup.
- Make hasselback cuts: Cut shallow slits across each kielbasa slice, about 3–4 slits per slice, being careful not to cut all the way through to create the classic ‘‘hasselback’’ effect. This allows the pineapple and sauce to seep into the meat, enhancing flavor.
- Add pineapple pieces: Tuck a small piece of pineapple into each slit. The pineapple adds a sweet, juicy contrast to the savory sausage.
- Prepare the sauce: In a small bowl, mix together the BBQ sauce, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, and garlic powder until well combined to make a flavorful glaze.
- Glaze the bites: Generously brush the BBQ sauce mixture over each kielbasa slice, coating all sides for maximum taste.
- Bake: Arrange the bites on the prepared baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 15–18 minutes, or until the kielbasa is sizzling and the glaze has caramelized.
- Serve: Remove from oven and serve warm with toothpicks for easy grabbing, perfect for parties or snacking.
Notes
- You can substitute the pineapple with mango or peach chunks to create a different fruity twist.
- Serve these bites over rice for a more substantial snack or as a party appetizer.
- For extra char and caramelization, broil the bites for the last 1–2 minutes of baking, keeping a close watch to avoid burning.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 4–5 bites
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
