Crockpot Kielbasa Sausage Bites Appetizer

By Becky Hardin

Updated Jul 30, 2025

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I can’t wait to kick off football season with these Crockpot Kielbasa Sausage Bites! This appetizer is a true set it and forget it crockpot recipe that couldn’t be easier to make. I love that it’s a little sweet, a little spicy, and completely addictive.

Easy Crockpot Kielbasa Recipe

I love how this sweet and spicy kielbasa appetizer hits all the right notes—it’s bold, tangy, and just the right amount of heat. When I first made it, I added both red pepper jelly and a sprinkle of red pepper flakes for that perfect little kick. But don’t worry—it’s totally balanced by the brown sugar, honey, and BBQ sauce, so it’s more flavor-packed than fiery. And if you’re like me and enjoy tweaking things, feel free to dial the spice up or down to fit your taste.

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Sweet and Spicy Crock Pot Kielbasa Sausage Bites

4.50 from 76 votes

Prep: 10 minutes mins

Cook: 6 hours hrs

Total: 6 hours hrs 10 minutes mins

Servings: 8

Author: Becky Hardin

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Cook up kielbasa sausage in a mix of BBQ sauce, brown sugar, hot pepper jelly, honey, and red pepper flakes, for a sweet and savory appetizer.

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Equipment

• Crockpot

Ingredients 

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• ▢ 3 packages kielbasa approx 40 oz., cut into 1" cubes
• ▢ 2 cups BBQ sauce
• ▢ 1 jar red pepper jelly (10.5 oz.)
• ▢ 2 tbsp honey
• ▢ 2 tbsp dark brown sugar
• ▢ 1 tbsp red pepper flakes or more if you want it extra spicy

Instructions 

• Combine all ingredients in the slow cooker. Stir to combine.
  3 packages kielbasa, 2 cups BBQ sauce, 1 jar red pepper jelly, 2 tbsp honey, 2 tbsp dark brown sugar, 1 tbsp red pepper flakes
• Cook on low 6 hours, increasing to high for the last 30 minutes of cooking (or on high 3.5 to 4 hours total).
• Stir every 30 minutes to make sure the bottom kielbasa isn’t burning.
• Enjoy!

Becky’s Tips

• To keep these kielbasa bites warm, leave the slow cooker on the “warm” setting. 
• Most kielbasa sausages sold at the store are already cooked. This recipe heats them low and slow to really infuse them with the best flavor from the sauce ingredients. You do not need to cook the kielbasa before adding it to your slow cooker.

Calories: 653kcalCarbohydrates: 49gProtein: 21gFat: 41gSaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 99mgSodium: 2000mgPotassium: 658mgFiber: 1gSugar: 34gVitamin A: 530IUVitamin C: 7.8mgCalcium: 54mgIron: 3mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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How to Make Crockpot Kielbasa Sausage Step by Step

Combine all the ingredients: Combine 3 packages kielbasa, 2 cups BBQ sauce, 1 10.5 oz. jar red pepper jelly, 2 tbsp honey, 2 tbsp dark brown sugar, and 1 tbsp red pepper flakes in a slow cooker. Stir to combine.

Cook: Cook on low 6 hours, increasing to high for the last 30 minutes of cooking (or on high 3.5 to 4 hours total)

Stir: Stir every 30 minutes to make sure the bottom kielbasa isn’t burning.

Serve: Serve and enjoy!

How to Store

Once cooled to room temperature, you can store leftover kielbasa sausage bites in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. Reheat in the microwave for 30 seconds at a time until warmed through.

You can freeze these kielbasa bites in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Let thaw in the fridge before reheating. Don’t forget to date and label!

Serving Suggestions

For the ultimate game day spread, I like to pair these kielbasa bites with crispy potato skin bites and saucy ranch chicken wings. It’s a trio that always disappears fast!

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