Description
Hasselback kielbasa bites deliver a Polish-inspired appetizer that sparkles with crispy edges and savory charm. Potato-sliced sausage pieces bake until golden brown, offering guests an irresistible finger-food experience you cannot resist.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 2 large kielbasa sausages (approximately 1.5 pounds / 680 grams)
Seasonings and Spices:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Garnish:
- Chopped parsley or chives
Instructions
- Carefully position each kielbasa sausage on a sturdy cutting surface, preparing for precise diagonal scoring.
- Execute delicate crosshatch cuts along the sausage length, slicing approximately every half-inch deep without completely separating the segments, creating an accordion-like appearance that enhances flavor absorption and texture.
- Combine olive oil and smoked paprika in a compact mixing vessel, whisking thoroughly to create a uniform seasoning blend.
- Meticulously brush the prepared sausages with the aromatic oil mixture, ensuring comprehensive coverage and penetration into the hasselback-style incisions.
- Sprinkle kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper across the sausages, distributing seasonings evenly for balanced flavor profiles.
- Transfer the seasoned kielbasa onto a rimmed baking sheet, positioning them with adequate spacing to promote optimal heat circulation.
- Slide the baking tray into a preheated oven calibrated to 425°F, allowing the sausages to roast and develop crisp, caramelized exterior edges.
- Monitor the kielbasa during a 20-25 minute roasting period, watching for golden-brown coloration and enticing crackling surfaces.
- Extract the sausages from the oven, permitting a brief resting interval to stabilize internal temperatures.
- Garnish with finely chopped fresh parsley or delicate chive snippings, adding a vibrant herbal accent to the richly seasoned dish.
Notes
- Slice kielbasa diagonally without cutting through completely to create crispy, flavorful edges that absorb seasoning perfectly.
- Brush sausages generously with smoked paprika and olive oil to enhance flavor and ensure even browning during baking.
- Bake at high temperature (425°F) to achieve crispy exterior while maintaining juicy, tender inside of the sausage.
- Rest sausages briefly after baking to allow juices to redistribute, ensuring maximum flavor and moisture retention.
- Garnish with fresh herbs like parsley or chives to add a bright, fresh contrast to the rich, savory kielbasa.
- Perfect as a quick appetizer or party snack that delivers maximum taste with minimal preparation effort.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Polish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 80mg