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Honey Mustard Cocktail Sausages

Honey mustard cocktail sausages are browned in a skillet, then simmered in a honey-mustard glaze until thick and sticky. The result is glossy, caramel-toned sausages topped with sesame seeds and chives—great for quick party snacking.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 310
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

cocktail sausages
  • 28 oz cocktail sausages 2 packages (14 ounces each)
honey
  • 0.33 cup honey
whole grain mustard
  • 3 tbsp whole grain mustard
Dijon mustard
  • 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
butter
  • 1 tbsp butter
garlic
  • 1 clove garlic minced
sesame seeds
  • 1 tsp sesame seeds
chives
  • chopped fresh chives for garnish

Equipment

  • 1 cast iron skillet

Method
 

Brown the sausages
  1. Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat, then add the cocktail sausages and brown them for 5-6 minutes until golden. Keep them in a single layer and turn as needed so they brown evenly.
  2. Add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Stir quickly so it doesn’t brown.
Make the honey mustard glaze
  1. Whisk the honey, whole grain mustard, Dijon mustard, and soy sauce, then pour the mixture over the sausages. Make sure the sausages are coated as the glaze begins to bubble.
  2. Simmer for 8-10 minutes, stirring often, until the glaze is thick and sticky and clings to the sausages. Reduce heat if it starts to darken too quickly.
Finish and serve
  1. Sprinkle the sesame seeds and chopped fresh chives over the sausages. Serve warm with toothpicks while the glaze is glossy.

Notes

Pro tip: stir frequently during the simmer so the honey-mustard glaze thickens evenly without burning. Store leftovers in the refrigerator up to 3 days in a sealed container and rewarm in a skillet over low heat until hot and sticky. Freezing is not recommended because honey-based glazes can separate when thawed. For a lower-sugar option, use a reduced-sugar honey substitute in the same amount.