Brown Sugar Bacon Sausage Bites

makes: 30-40 pieces Prep time: 25 min Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time: 85 mins

Ingredients

2 Grimm’s kielbasa rings

1 pkg 375g thin sliced bacon

3/4 cup demerara sugar

toothpicks

Directions

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. Prepare the Kielbasa and Bacon:

   • Slice the kielbasa rings on a slight angle into bite-sized pieces.

   • Cut the bacon slices in half.

3. Wrap and Secure:

   • Wrap each slice of kielbasa with a half-slice of bacon.

   • Secure with a toothpick to hold everything in place.

4. Assemble and Bake:

   • Place the bacon-wrapped kielbasa bites in a baking dish.

   • Sprinkle half of the demerara sugar evenly over the bites.

   • Cover the dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes.

5. Add Sugar and Baste:

   • Remove the foil and sprinkle the remaining demerara sugar over the bites.

   • Use a turkey baster to baste the bites with the liquid from the pan.

6. Continue Baking:

   • Return the dish to the oven, uncovered, and bake for another 30 minutes. Baste the bites 3-4 more times during this step for maximum flavor.

7. Crisp the Bacon (Optional):

   • For crispier bacon, broil on high for the last 5 minutes of cooking. Be sure to baste at least once during this time.

8. Serve and Enjoy:

   • Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.

   • Enjoy these decadent bites responsibly—they’re so good, it’s hard to stop at just one!

Note: These are indulgent and not the healthiest option, so enjoy them in moderation.

Photos Hofstede’s Country Barn

Recipe property of Haley Crofton-Sleigh