Description
These smoked sausage and pepper skewers with honey mustard are the perfect game day snack, offering a savory, sweet, and smoky flavor profile that is easy to prepare and great for feeding a crowd.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds smoked sausage (Andouille or kielbasa), sliced into 1-inch rounds
- 3 large bell peppers (mixed colors like red, yellow, orange), sliced into 1-inch pieces
- 1 medium red onion, cut into 1-inch chunks
- 12–16 wooden skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Optional: 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- Optional: Fresh parsley or thyme for garnish
Instructions
- Soak wooden skewers in warm water for 30 minutes to prevent burning. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Wash and dry bell peppers, removing stems and seeds. Slice into 1-inch pieces. Slice red onion into 1-inch chunks. Slice smoked sausage into 1-inch thick rounds.
- Thread ingredients onto skewers in an alternating pattern (pepper, sausage, onion), leaving space between pieces for even cooking. Aim for 4-5 pieces per skewer.
- Place skewers on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they are not touching. Bake for 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway through, until peppers are tender-crisp and sausage is browned.
- While skewers bake, whisk together Dijon mustard, mayonnaise, honey, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, and black pepper in a small bowl until smooth and creamy.
- Remove skewers from oven and serve warm with the honey mustard dip on the side. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
Soak wooden skewers for at least 30 minutes to prevent burning. Cut vegetables and sausage into uniform sizes for even cooking. Do not crowd the baking sheet to avoid steaming the peppers. The dip can be made ahead and kept cold. Smoked sausage is already cooked, so you are just heating it through and getting a nice char.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 skewers with 2 tab
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 650
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 12
Keywords: game day snack, smoked sausage, pepper skewers, honey mustard dip, party food, easy appetizer, tailgate recipe, super bowl snacks