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BBQ Sausage Bites

These BBQ Sausage Bites are a flavorful and easy appetizer, featuring smoky sausage pieces coated in a tangy barbecue sauce perfect for any gathering.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb smoked sausage, sliced into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 cup barbecue sauce
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • Optional: chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat a skillet over medium heat and add olive oil.
  2. Add the sausage slices to the skillet and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. In a small bowl, mix the barbecue sauce with smoked paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder.
  4. Pour the BBQ sauce mixture over the browned sausage bites in the skillet.
  5. Stir to coat all sausage pieces evenly and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly.
  6. Remove from heat and transfer to a serving dish.
  7. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired and serve warm.

Notes

For extra flavor, serve with toothpicks alongside a side of ranch or blue cheese dressing for dipping.