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Honey Mustard Cocktail Sausages

Honey mustard cocktail sausages are quick to make, with browned sausages and a thick, sticky honey-mustard glaze simmered in one skillet. The result is glossy glaze clinging to every bite—perfect for snacking with toothpicks.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 330
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cocktail sausages
  • 2 packages (14 oz each) cocktail sausages
Honey mustard glaze
  • 0.333 cup honey
  • 3 tbsp whole grain mustard
  • 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 clove garlic
Toppings
  • 1 tsp sesame seeds
  • 1 chopped fresh chives

Equipment

  • 1 cast iron skillet

Method
 

Brown the sausages
  1. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat, then add cocktail sausages and brown for 5-6 minutes, turning occasionally until they’re lightly browned.
Build the glaze
  1. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant, stirring so it doesn’t burn.
  2. Whisk honey, whole grain mustard, Dijon mustard, and soy sauce, then pour the mixture over the sausages.
Simmer until sticky
  1. Simmer for 8-10 minutes over medium heat, stirring often, until the glaze is thick and sticky and coats the sausages.
  2. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and chopped fresh chives, then serve warm with toothpicks.

Notes

Pro tip: stir frequently during the 8-10 minute simmer so the honey-mustard glaze stays glossy and thick rather than scorching. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 3 days; rewarm in a skillet over low heat with a splash of water to loosen the glaze. Freezing is not recommended because the glaze texture can turn grainy after thawing. For a lower-sugar option, use a no-sugar-added honey substitute (or a 1:1 sugar-free syrup) in the same amount.