This month, I’ll be focusing on finger foods and appetizers in preparation for the Superbowl! These Apricot BBQ Kielbasa Appetizers are first on the list. They’re always a crowd pleaser making them perfect for game day. And luckily, they’re so easy that you can make a huge batch to cover all the guests that will surely be coming back for seconds and thirds. 😉
FLAVORFUL KIELBASA
I use kielbasa a lot in my household because it’s so easy to incorporate into recipes and it instantly gives your dish a boost of savory flavor. Because of its smoked and seasoned taste, kielbasa usually doesn’t need to be spruced up with extra ingredients. So, I kept it simple by making a 2-ingredient glaze that consists of apricot preserves and BBQ sauce. You’ll get so many major flavors in one bite: sweetness from the apricots, spice from the BBQ sauce, and salty goodness from the kielbasa.
FRYING THE KIELBASA
Before coating the kielbasa in the apricot BBQ glaze, I like to take the extra step of frying it in butter first. This gives the kielbasa a nice, lightly browned outer layer and it also allows a lot of excess grease to be released. It’s best to drain the extra grease and let your kielbasa rest on some paper towels while you prepare the glaze.
PREPARING THE GLAZE
You’ll use the same skillet you used to fry your kielbasa for the glaze. Less dishes! Simply add the apricot preserves and the BBQ sauce to the skillet. Then, heat on medium until the preserves melt completely into the BBQ sauce creating a bubbling, but smooth mixture. You can then add your fried kielbasa back to the skillet and stir until it’s generously coated with the apricot BBQ glaze. Simple as that!
APRICOT BBQ KIELBASA APPETIZERS
You can definitely serve these straight from the skillet. But, for parties or events such as the Superbowl, I love serving these up on a big platter with toothpicks. It gives them that final appetizer appeal and makes it easier for guests to grab them in passing as they enjoy the game. Read on below to see the full recipe for these Apricot BBQ Kielbasa Appetizers!
MORE APPETIZER IDEAS FOR GAME DAY!
- Zesty Deviled Eggs
- 3-Ingredient BBQ Chicken Wings
- Bacon Wrapped Smokies
- Popcorn Shrimp
- Bacon & Cheese Stuffed Jalapeno Poppers
Apricot BBQ Kielbasa Appetizers
Course: Sides u0026amp; SaladsDifficulty: Easy10
servings5
minutes15
minutes301
kcalSmoked, seasoned kielbasa bites are covered in a sweet and spicy apricot BBQ glaze giving them an irresistible taste that’s sure to be a crowd pleaser!
Ingredients
24 oz beef kielbasa (smoked sausage)
2 Tbs butter
¾ cup apricot preserves
½ cup BBQ sauce
Directions
- Cut the kielbasa into bite sized pieces (about ½ – 1 inch in size)
- In a large skillet, melt butter on medium heat
- Add kielbasa to skillet and fry in the butter until lightly browned on both sides
- Remove the kielbasa from the skillet and lay on some paper towels to drain the grease. Set aside for now
- Return the empty skillet to the stovetop and add the apricot preserves and BBQ sauce
- Heat on medium, stirring occasionally until apricot preserves are completely melted and it forms a smooth mixture
- Add the kielbasa back to the skillet and stir until coated well
- Serve on a tray with toothpicks if desired
Recipe Video
Notes
- Calories & Nutritional Info may vary based on different brands and ingredients used. Nutritional Info below was calculated using Very Fit Well’s Nutrition Calculator.
Nutrition Facts
10 servings per container
Calories301
- Amount Per Serving% Daily Value *
- Total Fat
20.4g
32%
- Saturated Fat 8.7g 44%
- Cholesterol 42mg 15%
- Sodium 718mg 30%
- Amount Per Serving% Daily Value *
- Potassium 357mg 11%
- Total Carbohydrate
23.6g
8%
- Dietary Fiber 1.4g 6%
- Sugars 14.9g
- Protein 8.6g 18%
- Calcium 2%
- Iron 6%
- Vitamin D 8%
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
