Looking for a fun and easy way to impress your guests? Cocktail sausage recipes are the perfect bite-sized solution for parties, picnics, and summer gatherings. These mini sausages are quick to make, full of flavor, and endlessly customizable.

Whether you like them sweet, spicy, sticky, or wrapped in bacon, there’s a recipe here for everyone. Let’s dive into 8 simple and tasty cocktail sausage ideas that are sure to be a hit at your next get-together!

1. Cocktail Sausages – 3 Ways!

This recipe offers three delicious glaze variations: maple syrup and bacon, honey and mustard, and soy, ginger, and sweet chili. Each glaze adds a unique flavor profile to the cocktail sausages, making them a versatile and crowd-pleasing appetizer. These sticky sausages are perfect for parties or a quick snack.Read the full recipe

2. Chilli Jam Cocktail Sausages

These sausages are coated in a vibrant mix of chilli jam, soy sauce, and lime juice, offering a delightful balance of sweet, spicy, and tangy flavors. Easy to make and serve, they are ideal for festive gatherings or a cozy night in. The chilli jam provides a lovely warm and sweet contrast to the savory sausages.Read the full recipe

3. Pork, Leek & Feta Cocktail Sausages

This recipe combines pork mince with leeks, red onion, feta, Parmesan, and mixed herbs for a flavorful and savory sausage. These can be shaped by hand and baked until golden. Serve them with salad or as part of a picnic spread.Read the full recipe

4. Cocktail Wieners

This classic recipe uses a slow cooker to infuse cocktail sausages with a sweet and savory sauce made from barbecue sauce and grape jelly. It’s a simple, three-ingredient recipe that’s always a hit at parties. Some variations include adding brown sugar, chili powder, or Worcestershire sauce for extra depth.Read the full recipe

5. Bacon-Wrapped Little Smokies Cocktail Sausages

Little smokies wrapped in bacon and sprinkled with brown sugar create a salty-sweet appetizer that’s hard to resist. Baked until the bacon is crispy, these sausages are even better when kept warm in a slow cooker. The combination of smoky bacon and caramelized sugar is incredibly delicious.Read the full recipe

6. Sticky Mini Sausages

Cooked cocktail sausages get a flavorful makeover with a sticky glaze made from honey and mustard. These are quickly reheated in the oven and served with ketchup for dipping. They’re a simple yet satisfying appetizer that both kids and adults will enjoy.Read the full recipe

7. Crockpot Cocktail Sausages

This recipe is very similar to the Cocktail Wieners recipe, combining cocktail sausages with chili sauce and grape jelly in a crock pot. This is a very easy recipe for a party.Read the full recipe

8. Glazed Honey & Mustard Sausages

This simple recipe combines pork chipolatas with honey and mustard for a sweet and savory flavor. It’s a perfect party food that’s both easy to make and delicious.Read the full recipe