I really think using pretzel sticks as edible toothpicks in these bites is just completely genius. I love it! I think there are a million other appetizers I could do this with. And I will.

Anyway, these sausage bites are very good party starters. The sage really gives them a great taste when combined with the maple and mustard mixture.

These are simplicity at its finest, just what we need this time of year.

This recipe makes about 20-24 bites. It can easily be doubled or tripled for a crowd.

Preheat oven to 375o F. Cut sausage into 1″ slices. Place on a rimmed baking tray.

In a small bowl, combine maple syrup, mustard and sage.

Bake sausage for 8 minutes. Brush generously with maple glaze. Bake 8 minutes more or until sausage is heated through.

Use pretzel sticks as edible toothpicks to serve sausage slices.

Print Recipe Ingredients 1 (12 - 16 ounce) package Cooked apple-flavor chicken sausage links

1/3 cup Pure maple syrup

1 Tablespoon Stone ground mustard 1/2 teaspoon Dried crushed sage leaves

20-24 Pretzel sticks Directions Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Cut sausage into 1" slices. Place on a rimmed baking tray. In a small bowl, combine maple syrup, mustard and sage.

Bake sausage for 8 minutes. Brush generously with maple glaze. Bake for another 8 minutes more or until sausage is heated through. Use pretzel sticks as edible toothpicks to serve sausage slices.

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