The best appetizer ever! These Slow Cooker Kielbasa Bites are so easy to make and are guaranteed to be a hit at your next party! Great over rice for dinner too!
I’m sure you know by now that I’m obsessed with my slow cookers. I love LOVE how much easier they make my life and my family loves the meals I can create in them. Not only are they great for set it and forget it dinners, but they’re fantastic for entertaining as well.
One of the most popular recipes I’ve shared is my Grandma’s cocktail meatballs. It’s a super simple recipe consisting of just three ingredients. Today’s recipe for Slow Cooker Kielbasa Bites is very similar. Although I’ve made the kielbasa bites using just the ingredients I used in the cocktail meatballs, I love the depth of flavor that is added by the additional ingredients that I’ve included in the recipe below.
The combination of grape jelly and chili sauce can be surprising, maybe even alarming 🙂 I assure you, it’s fantastic. For the kielbasa bites, I added barbecue sauce, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and onion powder. I think you’re going to like this upgrade!
Not only is this recipe a fantastic appetizer that is just ideal for game days and celebrations, but it also makes a superb dinner when served over rice. Add a nice, fresh garden salad and you’re good to go!
I used my new casserole slow cooker which also happens to be ideal for dips and appetizers as well. It’s super cute, as you see in the video below, and I’m seriously in love.
I do hope you give this one a try!
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How To Make Slow Cooker Kielbasa Bites
Slow Cooker Kielbasa Bites
Ingredients
- 2 lbs kielbasa up to 3
- 12 oz jar chili sauce
- 1 cup barbecue sauce use your favorite!
- 1 cup grape jelly
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
Instructions
- Spray slow cooker with cooking spray.
- Cut kielbasa into bite size pieces and place in the prepared slow cooker.
- Combine chili sauce, barbecue sauce, grape jelly, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and onion powder in a bowl and whisk to combine.
- Pour over kielbasa.
- Cover and cook on low for 4 to 6 hours or high for 2 to 3 hours or until kielbasa bites are heated through.
- Served as an appetizer or with rice for dinner.
Nutrition
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Mary Anne Meadows says
Big hit and so easy.
Pamela G Lawrie says
Made these for Christmas brunch with a breakfast casserole, veggie crescent roll pizza, and fresh fruit. The kielbasa bites were a hit, especially with the kids! Will definitely make them again! Thanks
Gwen says
Made these for a BBQ today. Super easy. Set it up when I made coffee this morning, and gave a taste test the the littles in my house. Two thumbs up.
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Wonderful! They are one of my favorite easy appetizers Gwen 🙂 Have a great week!
Bev says
Made this today, it was a hit!!!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Awesome Bev! Hope you’re having an amazing weekend!
Maria Pullman says
Hello Trish,
amazing recipes!! Just searching for recipes like this one and finally got it here. Thank You so much. You really made my day!! Basically, I always like to read health tips and food recipe. amazing. I will definitely be adding this bites to my collection.
Dave says
Is this recipe spicy?
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
I don’t find it very spicy at all Dave. If you want it spicier, use a spicy BBQ sauce. The grape jelly adds a lot of sweetness and counteracts most of the heat from the chili sauce which is mostly for flavor anyways. Hope that helps!
Lorie says
How many people would you say this would serve? I have 6 adults and 2 children.
Aria says
This cooked kielbasa bites looks Yum!!Can’t wait to try these! thanks for sharing.Merry Christmas!!!!
Boyan Minchev says
This bites are looking very delicious, I will cook them with my girl tomorrow. Thanks for sharing this amazing recipe.
Paula says
What kind of BBQ sauce did u use? My favorite is Sweet Baby Rays Honey BBQ sauce but I’m afraid that would make this yummy looking bites too sickly sweet…
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
That might be too sweet. I actually prefer a spicier BBQ sauce in this recipe but use one that you already know you like because it definitely influences the flavor.
Judy M. says
Yum! Those would most definitely be a party win at my place.
Crafty Chick @CreativeIsCool.com says
I am so making these tomorrow for Super Bowl! They look simple & yummy. Thanks!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Enjoy! We’ll be making them too!
Ivory says
Wow, I cannot wait to make these for my family.
Cecile Roy says
One of my sons was looking for something he could make in a slow cooker for a Super Bowl party & I gave him the recipe for meatballs like your grandmother made. I love the addition of Worcestershire sauce etc.!! PINNING THIS – as always. (I follow you as well on Pinterest but I don’t always go there… and I don’t want to miss any of your recipes!) ++ Commentluv didn’t work last time… bummer. Could be because of my ancient computer!!
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Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thank you so much! I hope you guys have an awesome Super Bowl party!
Chavi says
I accidentally bought fully cooked kielbasa. Can I use that with this recipe?