Kielbasa Appetizer

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5

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    2 hrs

  • Total Time

    2 hrs 10 mins

  • Servings

    12

  • Calories

    187 kcal

  • Course

    Appetizer

  • Cuisine

    German, Mexican

Kielbasa Appetizer

This Kielbasa Appetizer features sliced beef kielbasa cooked in a mixture of barbecue sauce, strawberry jam, and pepper jelly resulting in sweet and savory bites. Served warm from a slow cooker, it is ideal for parties or casual gatherings. For added enjoyment, pair the kielbasa pieces with cream cheese crackers topped with pepper jelly for a balance of creamy and tangy flavors.

Description

The beef kielbasa is cut into small rounds and slow-cooked with barbecue sauce, strawberry jam, and pepper jelly, which blend into a glaze that coats the sausage pieces. Slow cooking allows the flavors to meld and the kielbasa to become tender. Serving the kielbasa with toothpicks makes it easy to handle as an appetizer. Additionally, cream cheese crackers topped with pepper jelly and a piece of the cooked kielbasa create a contrasting texture and flavor combination, pairing the smoky sausage with creamy and sweet elements for variety.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 package beef kielbasa it comes in a U shape, like smoked sausage, Polska style
  • 1 cup barbecue sauce any kind is fine, but do a basic flavor
  • 2 Tablespoons strawberry jam
  • 2 Tablespoons pepper jelly

For the Cream Cheese Crackers:

  • 8 ounces cream cheese
  • 2 Tablespoons pepper jelly

Instructions

  1. Cut the Beef Polska Kielbasa into small rounds and place in a slow cooker with the barbecue sauce, strawberry jam, and pepper jelly.
  2. Cook on high for 2 to 3 hours.
  3. Remove from heat and serve with toothpicks.

For the Cream Cheese Crackers:

  1. Take a favorite cracker, spread on some cream cheese, a dollop of pepper jelly, and a cooked Kielbasa sausage.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 187kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 15g (5%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g (6%) Monounsaturated Fat 5g (25%) Cholesterol 28mg (9%) Sodium 593mg (25%) Potassium 151mg (3%) Fiber 0.3g (1%) Sugar 11g (22%) Vitamin A 76IU (2%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 13mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 187 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 187kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 15g 5%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 28mg 9%
Sodium 593mg 25%
Potassium 151mg 3%
Fiber 0.3g 1%
Sugar 11g 22%
Vitamin A 76IU 2%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 13mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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