Preheat oven to 400°F.

Slice the sausage into 1/2 inch thick slices.

Poke a toothpick into the center of each slice if you're using wood toothpicks. *For plastic, insert after cooking.*

Line up in the bottom of a baking pan and set aside.

In a medium saucepan, combine the remaining ingredients and heat to bubbling.

Pour the hot, bubbly mixture over the sausages and bake at 400°F for 20 to 25 minutes, until brown and sauce is mostly absorbed.

Let cool slightly and serve.

**I have also used pretzel rods inserted in the sausage bites after removing them from the oven.**