Ready to light up your grill and wow your taste buds? These Cowboy Butter Kielbasa and Potato Skewers are the ultimate backyard BBQ treat. Juicy sausage, tender baby potatoes, sweet corn, and crisp zucchini all grilled to perfection and slathered in a zesty cowboy butter sauce. This dish brings bold, smoky flavors with just the right kick of spice, garlic, and herbs.

Perfect for weeknight grilling or weekend cookouts, these skewers are not just a feast for your palate, but also a colorful eye-catcher on the plate. Whether you serve them as a main course or a hearty appetizer, they guarantee smiles all around.
What Kind of Kielbasa Works Best?
Smoked kielbasa is the go-to for this recipe. It holds up beautifully on the grill, delivers a rich, savory flavor, and pairs seamlessly with the buttery sauce. Opt for a high-quality kielbasa with a good meat-to-fat ratio for juicy bites that don’t dry out over the flames.
Ingredients for the Cowboy Butter Kielbasa and Potato Skewers
- Baby Potatoes: These bite-sized spuds grill up tender and soak up all the cowboy butter goodness.
- Corn on the Cob: Cut into chunks, sweet corn brings a juicy crunch and gorgeous golden color.
- Zucchini: Adds a fresh, slightly crisp texture that balances the heartier ingredients.
- Smoked Kielbasa: The star of the skewer—rich, flavorful, and grill-ready.
- Cowboy Butter: A mix of melted butter, garlic, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, fresh parsley, and a pinch of cayenne for that signature kick.
How To Make the Cowboy Butter Kielbasa and Potato Skewers
Step 1: Prep the Veggies and Sausage
Boil the baby potatoes for 10 minutes until just fork-tender. Cut the corn into thick rounds, slice zucchini into coins, and slice the kielbasa into chunks.
Step 2: Make the Cowboy Butter
Melt butter in a small saucepan and stir in minced garlic, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, chopped parsley, salt, pepper, and cayenne. Taste and adjust spice to preference.
Step 3: Assemble the Skewers
Thread the ingredients onto wooden or metal skewers in a fun, colorful pattern: potato, sausage, corn, zucchini, repeat.
Step 4: Brush and Grill
Brush the skewers generously with cowboy butter. Grill over medium heat for 10-15 minutes, rotating often and brushing with more butter as they cook. Look for caramelized edges and grill marks.
Step 5: Serve Hot
Drizzle any remaining cowboy butter over the cooked skewers and serve immediately with fresh lemon wedges.

How to Serve and Store Cowboy Butter Skewers
Serve these skewers hot off the grill with a final brush of cowboy butter and a squeeze of lemon. They’re best enjoyed fresh, but leftovers can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven or on a skillet to keep the textures just right.
What to Serve With Cowboy Butter Kielbasa and Potato Skewers?
Garlic Bread
Perfect for mopping up any extra cowboy butter sauce.
Creamy Coleslaw
Cool and crunchy, it adds a refreshing contrast to the grilled skewers.
Grilled Pineapple Slices
A sweet and smoky bite that complements the sausage beautifully.
Tomato Cucumber Salad
Light, juicy, and a great way to keep things balanced.
Cajun Rice
Spicy rice with a southern flair amps up the heartiness of the meal.
Baked Beans
Smoky-sweet beans are a classic BBQ side that never fails.
Cornbread Muffins
Fluffy, golden, and just sweet enough to round things out.
Roasted Parmesan Green Beans
Add a cheesy veggie side with these crispy, savory beans.
Want More Skewer and BBQ Ideas?
If you love these Cowboy Butter Kielbasa and Potato Skewers, you’ll definitely want to explore more bold and crowd-pleasing favorites:
- Cheesy Ranch Potatoes and Smoked Sausage for a smoky, creamy dish that’s backyard BBQ ready.
- Taco Ranch Bites when you’re craving bold Tex-Mex flair in bite-sized form.
- Cajun Shrimp with Garlic Butter Sauce if you’re in the mood for spicy seafood on the grill.
- Roasted Parmesan Green Beans to complete your summer grilling spread.
- Buttery Stuffed Artichokes for a side that’s as rich as it is elegant.
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Cowboy Butter Kielbasa and Potato Skewers
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 5–6 skewers
Description
Ready to turn your grill game up a notch? These Cowboy Butter Kielbasa and Potato Skewers are loaded with bold flavor and rustic charm. With juicy kielbasa, tender baby potatoes, sweet corn, and zucchini all drenched in a spicy, garlicky cowboy butter, this easy recipe is a showstopper. It’s perfect for summer barbecues, weeknight meals, or any time you’re craving savory comfort with a kick. If you’re searching for easy dinner ideas, grill-friendly food, or crowd-pleasing BBQ skewers, this one is a must-try for your next cookout.
Ingredients
12 baby potatoes
2 ears of corn (cut into 2-inch chunks)
1 large zucchini (cut into thick slices)
14 oz smoked kielbasa (cut into chunks)
1/2 cup unsalted butter
3 cloves garlic (minced)
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Salt and black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
1. Boil baby potatoes in salted water for about 10 minutes until just fork-tender. Drain and let cool slightly.
2. Slice zucchini and kielbasa, and cut corn into thick rounds.
3. In a small saucepan, melt butter and stir in garlic, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, parsley, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
4. Thread skewers with a mix of potatoes, kielbasa, corn, and zucchini in alternating patterns.
5. Brush generously with cowboy butter.
6. Grill over medium heat for 10–15 minutes, turning often and basting with more butter.
7. Serve immediately with remaining butter and lemon wedges on the side.
Notes
Parboiling the potatoes first ensures they cook through evenly on the grill.
Adjust the cayenne to make the cowboy butter more or less spicy, based on your heat preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilled
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
