My dad demands I make a double batch for every game day now. You can’t believe this is only 3 ingredients.

These Southern 3-Ingredient Apricot Sausage Bites feature savory smoked sausage rounds baked in a sweet and tangy glaze of apricot preserves and barbecue sauce. As they bake, the glaze caramelizes around the edges, creating an effortless, crowd-pleasing appetizer perfect for game days, holiday parties, or casual gatherings.

Southern 3-Ingredient Apricot Sausage Bites

Ingredients:

Step-By-Step Directions:

1. Preheat and prep: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch glass casserole dish.

2. Mix glaze: In a medium bowl, stir together the apricot preserves and barbecue sauce until smooth and combined.

3. Coat sausage: Place the sliced sausage rounds in the prepared baking dish, pour the apricot-barbecue glaze over top, and toss until every piece is well coated.

4. Bake: Bake uncovered for 35 to 45 minutes, stirring once or twice during baking, until the sauce is bubbly and thickened and the sausage edges are caramelized.

5. Rest and serve: Allow the sausage bites to rest for 5 minutes before serving warm straight from the dish or transferring to a platter with toothpicks.