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Kielbasa puffs made with 2 ingredients in just 30 minutes! The perfect easy appetizer to quickly whip up for a crowd!

Along with this kielbasa appetizer, other mini appetizer recipes we love include spinach puffs and pretzel bites!

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Kielbasa Wrapped in Puff Pastry

This kielbasa appetizer is as easy as it gets! We’re talking 2 ingredients here, people. Just slice up a sausage, roll it in some puff pastry and you’re done! Dip in some mustard, ranch dressing or BBQ sauce and serve.

This appetizer recipe would be good to make for any party whether you’re celebrating the holidays, game day or any get-together; they are definitely crowd pleasers! Spoiler alert, they taste like gourmet pigs in a blanket, but even better.

Kielbasa puffs are my favorite small bite hors d’oeuvres along with crockpot BBQ meatballs and little smokies. It’s the perfect finger food!

Recipe Ingredients

This kielbasa appetizer recipe is made with only a few ingredients and so simple to make!

kielbasa puff ingredients on cutting board

Find the full printable recipe with measurements below.

  • Puff pastry: Puff pastry can be found in the frozen area at the grocery store. Plan accordingly for it to thaw before using.
  • Kielbasa: You will need one pound kielbasa sausage.
  • Egg wash: You will need one egg and some water for an optional egg wash.

Variations

  • You can swap the puff pastry for crescent rolls if you prefer in this kielbasa appetizer.
  • Feel free to sprinkle on some seasonings after brushing on the egg wash. Garlic powder and grated parmesan add delicious flavor.
  • Instead of sliced kielbasa, you may also use a package of little smokies or your favorite cooked chicken sausage.
  • Add a piece of cheese on top of the puff pastry dough before rolling up the kielbasa, similar to these cheesy pigs in a blanket.

How to Make this Easy Kielbasa Appetizer

A step by step photo collage of how to make kielbasa appetizer puffs.
  • Slice the kielbasa. Using a sharp knife, cut the kielbasa into 36 slices. Mine were all about a half-inch wide. Set aside.
  • Cut the puff pastry. Lightly dust flour on a work surface. Unfold one of the puff pastry sheets onto the flour. Roll a couple times each way with a rolling pin to smooth it out. Use a knife or pizza cutter to slice the dough in half vertically. Then slice horizontally to make 18 strips total in the shape of rectangles.
  • Wrap the puffs. Wrap each piece of sausage in one strip of dough and pinch to seal. You can secure with a toothpick if you want, but it’s not necessary. It is convenient for serving though. Repeat with the other sheet of dough and the last half of the kielbasa.
  • Place on baking sheet. Arrange the puffs on a greased baking sheet seam side down, at least 1 inch apart.
  • Bake in oven. Bake at 400°F for about 13-15 minutes, or until golden brown.
  • Serve. Serve this easy appetizer with your favorite dipping sauces! Enjoy.

Optional Egg Wash

If you want to do an egg wash for this kielbasa appetizer, combine 1 beaten egg with 1 Tablespoon water and brush each puff with the mixture. This will make them shiny.

kielbasa puffs on white plate

Favorite Dipping Sauces

Don’t forget the dipping sauce! These kielbasa puffs taste delicious dipped in any of the options below.

FAQs

Can I make these in advance?

This kielbasa puff pastry appetizer is easy to prepare in advance and then bake right before serving. Just wrap the sausage in the puff pastry, place on a cookie sheet and then cover with foil. Store in the refrigerator until ready to bake. Then bake according to directions.

What is the best way to serve kielbasa?

This kielbasa appetizer is best served with your favorite dipping sauces! Mustard, horseradish or even BBQ all work great. These are also great served before or with soups, stews, or even sauerkraut.

How to store leftovers?

You can store leftovers of this appetizer in the fridge for 1-2 days or freeze 1-2 months. Thaw and reheat.

kielbasa puffs dipped in BBQ sauce

More bite-sized appetizers include pizza pinwheels, homemade pretzel bites and mini cheese ball bites.

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Kielbasa Puffs

Kielbasa Puffs

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Author: Jamielyn Nye
Kielbasa puffs made with 2 ingredients in just 30 minutes! The perfect easy appetizer to quickly whip up for a crowd!
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 36

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Ingredients 

  • 1 package puff pastry (2 sheets) , thawed
  • 1 pound kielbasa sausage
  • 1 egg , optional
  • 1 Tablespoon water , optional

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 400°F and spray a large baking sheet with nonstick spray. Use a sharp knife to cut the kielbasa into 36 slices. Mine were all about a half-inch wide. Set aside.
  • Lightly dust flour on a work surface. Unfold one sheet of puff pastry onto the flour. Roll a couple times each way with a rolling pin to smooth it out. Use a knife or pizza cutter to slice the dough in half vertically. Then slice horizontally to make 18 strips total.
  • Wrap each slice of sausage in one strip of dough and pinch to seal. You can secure with a toothpick if you want, but it’s not necessary. It is convenient for serving though. Repeat with the other sheet of dough and the last half of the kielbasa.
  • If you want to do an egg wash, combine 1 beaten egg with 1 Tablespoon water and brush each puff with the mixture. This will make them shiny.
  • Arrange the puffs on the baking sheet, at least 1 inch apart. Bake for about 13-15 minutes, or until golden brown.
  • Serve with mustard, BBQ sauce, ranch, any dipping sauce would be good!

Nutrition

Calories: 115kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 13mg | Sodium: 115mg | Potassium: 41mg | Vitamin A: 15IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 0.5mg

Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.

Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American

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Recipe contributed by Karen from The Food Charlatan for I Heart Naptime.

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