Maple and Beer Glazed Lit'l Smokies® Smoked Sausage

Sweet and rich, these smoked sausage bites are a perfect complement to cheese and crackers for your party crowd.

• Calories: 41 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ cup honey
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch
• ½ cup pure maple syrup
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 (12 fluid ounce) bottle dark beer, such as stout
• 1 (14 ounce) package Hillshire Farm Lit'l Smokies® Smoked Sausage
• 2 ounces Sliced cheese for serving
• 1 sleeve Crackers for serving

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine the beer, syrup, honey, cornstarch, cinnamon and black pepper in a large skillet and bring to a boil, stirring frequently; reduce heat and simmer for 15 - 17 minutes, stirring frequently, until it has been reduced by half.

Step 2

Add smoked sausages and continue cooking for 10 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to remove smoked sausages from the skillet and place into a serving dish, drizzle with sauce. Serve with cheese and crackers.