Sausage balls with apples and dried cranberries are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or snack that is perfect for any occasion. They are made with ground sausage, apples, dried cranberries, and a few simple spices. The sausage balls are then baked until they are golden brown and cooked through. The result is a flavorful and moist sausage ball that is sure to please everyone.
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SPICY CRANBERRY SAUSAGE BALLS
Add some sweet/spicy flair to your appetizer spread! These zippy sausage balls use bulk Italian pork or turkey sausage and dried cranberries to use on a party buffet spread, or for watching the game. I just love finger foods that are just a bite or two, and these fill the bill. Add some extra heat with optional red pepper flakes, or dial down the heat and use sweet Italian sausage instead of the hot, if you prefer. Either way, you will enjoy the tangy sweetness the cranberries bring!
Provided by Bibi
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Meat and Poultry Pork
Time 50m
Yield 27
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
- Combine cream cheese and Cheddar cheese in the bowl of an electric mixer. Mix on medium speed until blended, about 1 minute. Add sausage in golf ball-size pieces while mixer is running and continue to mix until combined with the cheeses, about 1 minute. Add cranberries, 2 tablespoons parsley, onion powder, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes; continue to mix until well blended, about 2 minutes.
- Stop the mixer and stir in baking mix with a wooden spoon until it is distributed throughout.
- Form 27 golf ball-size sausage balls with your hands or a meatball scoop. Place on the prepared baking sheet, spacing evenly.
- Bake in the preheated oven until nicely browned and no longer pink in the centers, about 30 minutes. Drain on paper towels if necessary. Serve warm garnished with remaining parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 125.2 calories, Carbohydrate 10.5 g, Cholesterol 22.7 mg, Fat 7.4 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 4.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 286.3 mg, Sugar 4.4 g
SAUSAGE, DRIED CRANBERRY AND APPLE STUFFING
Serve a hearty side of Food Network's Sausage, Dried Cranberry and Apple Stuffing recipe for Thanksgiving dinner.
Provided by The Hearty Boys
Categories side-dish
Time 55m
Yield 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- Saute the sausage in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat until cooked through, crumbling coarsely with the back of a spoon, about 10 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the sausage and drippings to a large bowl. Melt the butter in the same skillet over medium-high heat. Add the leeks, apples, celery and poultry seasoning to the skillet and saute until the leeks are soft, about 8 minutes. Mix in the drained cranberries, sage and rosemary. Add the mixture to the sausage, then mix in the croutons and parsley. Next add the chicken stock a little at a time until the stuffing is very moist. Be sure not to overdo it; it shouldn't be mushy. Season with salt and pepper. Place in a casserole dish. (The stuffing can be made to this point 2 days before Thanksgiving, refrigerated.)
- Bake in a 14-inch oval or 9 by 13-inch rectangular casserole dish and place, uncovered, in the oven for 20 to 30 minutes, until the top is crispy and the center piping hot. Remove and serve immediately.
SAUSAGE BALLS WITH APPLES AND DRIED CRANBERRIES
Make and share this Sausage Balls With Apples and Dried Cranberries recipe from Food.com.
Provided by DailyInspiration
Categories Breakfast
Time 30m
Yield 48 sausage balls
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray two 24-count mini-muffin tins with non-stick cooking spray. In a large mixing bowl, combine all ingredients. Spoon into mini-muffin pans. Bake in a preheated oven for 20 minutes or until brown. These sausage balls can be made ahead of time. Simply thaw and reheat before serving.
NEW ENGLAND SAUSAGE, APPLE AND DRIED CRANBERRY STUFFING
This impressive stuffing gets its Yankee accent from apples and dried cranberries. Bon Appetit magazine
Provided by tornadoes three
Categories For Large Groups
Time 1h30m
Yield 14 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F Divide bread cubes between 2 large baking sheets. Bake until slightly dry, about 15 minutes. Cool completely.
- Sauté sausages in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat until cooked through, crumbling coarsely with back of spoon, about 10 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer sausage to large bowl.
- Pour off any drippings from skillet. Melt butter in same skillet over medium-high heat. Add leeks, apples, celery and poultry seasoning to skillet; sauté until leeks soften, about 8 minutes. Mix in dried cranberries and rosemary.
- Add mixture to sausage, then mix in bread and parsley. Season stuffing to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.) Mix eggs into stuffing.
- To bake stuffing in turkey: Fill main turkey cavity with stuffing. Mix enough chicken broth into remaining stuffing to moisten (about 3/4 to 1 cup chicken broth, depending on amount of remaining stuffing). Spoon remaining stuffing into buttered baking dish. Cover with buttered aluminum foil.
- Bake stuffing in dish alongside turkey until heated through, about 45 minutes. Uncover stuffing and bake until top is golden brown, about 15 minutes.
- To bake all stuffing in pan: Preheat oven to 350°F Butter 15x10x2-inch baking dish. Mix 1 1/3 cups broth into stuffing. Transfer to prepared dish.
- Cover with buttered foil and bake until heated through, about 45 minutes. Uncover and bake until top is golden brown, about 15 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 220.7, Fat 8.4, SaturatedFat 3.8, Cholesterol 63.8, Sodium 446, Carbohydrate 27.1, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 6.8, Protein 10.2
SAUSAGE, DRIED CRANBERRY AND APPLE STUFFING
Recipe from Food TV Dan Smith and Steve McDonagh. I have tried many recipes and this one is my all time favorite. Fresh sage is important. My mother who is a very basic cook said this was so good it was addictive. I used onions instead of leeks as the leeks were super expensive. This is a fresh tasting stuffing. I used mild italian sausage. I am posting in time for Thanksgiving and hope you enjoy it as much as I do. This can be made ahead by 2 days if desired. Please note you may not want to use the entire tablespoon of salt.
Provided by aronsinvest
Categories < 60 Mins
Time 50m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- Saute the sausage in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat until cooked through, crumbling coarsely with the back of a spoon, about 10 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the sausage and drippings to a large bowl. Melt the butter in the same skillet over medium-high heat. Add the leeks, apples, celery and poultry seasoning to the skillet and saute until the leeks are soft, about 8 minutes. Mix in the drained cranberries, sage and rosemary. Add the mixture to the sausage, then mix in the croutons and parsley. Next add the chicken stock a little at a time until the stuffing is very moist. Be sure not to overdo it; it shouldn't be mushy. Season with salt and pepper. Place in a casserole dish. (The stuffing can be made to this point 2 days before Thanksgiving, refrigerated.).
- Bake in a 14-inch oval or 9 by 13-inch rectangular casserole dish and place, uncovered, in the oven for 20 to 30 minutes, until the top is crispy and the center piping hot. Remove and serve immediately.
- *Cook's Note: If stuffing a turkey, the stuffing must be cold before being placed in the bird.
AWESOME SAUSAGE, APPLE AND CRANBERRY STUFFING
This Thanksgiving stuffing is fantastic! It is very flavorful and fresh-tasting. This recipe will stuff a 10-pound turkey (which serves six) plus extra. I replaced the usual pork sausage with much healthier turkey sausage. Other dried fruits may also be used in place of cranberries.
Provided by Stacy M. Polcyn
Categories Side Dish Stuffing and Dressing Recipes Sausage Stuffing and Dressing Recipes
Time 1h40m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degree F (175 degree C). Spread the white and whole wheat bread cubes in a single layer on a large baking sheet. Bake for 5 to 7 minutes in the preheated oven, or until evenly toasted. Transfer toasted bread cubes to a large bowl.
- In a large skillet, cook the sausage and onions over medium heat, stirring and breaking up the lumps until evenly browned. Add the celery, sage, rosemary, and thyme; cook, stirring, for 2 minutes to blend flavors.
- Pour sausage mixture over bread in bowl. Mix in chopped apple, dried cranberries, parsley, and liver. Drizzle with turkey stock and melted butter, and mix lightly. Allow stuffing to cool completely before loosely stuffing a turkey.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 235.5 calories, Carbohydrate 21.7 g, Cholesterol 80.2 mg, Fat 11.6 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 12.5 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 547.5 mg, Sugar 8.7 g
CHEDDAR APPLE SAUSAGE BALLS
Bake sausage, cheese, baking mix and apple together to make this delicious appetizer - a perfect dish to serve a crowd.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Appetizer
Time 30m
Yield 42
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Heat oven to 400°F. Line cookie sheets with cooking parchment paper.
- In large bowl, mix sausage, cheese, baking mix and apple with hands until well blended. Shape mixture into 1 1/2-inch balls; place 1 inch apart on cookie sheets.
- Bake 12 to 14 minutes or until golden brown and no longer pink. Sprinkle lightly with paprika. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 79, Carbohydrate 4 g, Fiber 0 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 169 mg
CRANBERRY MEATBALLS AND SAUSAGE
Years ago, I found a version of this sausage and meatballs recipe in a cookbook. At first taste, my family judged it a keeper. The tangy, saucy meatballs are requested by our friends whenever I host card night. We also take the yummy dish on camping trips. -Marybell Lintott, Vernon, British Columbia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 30m
Yield 16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Crumble bulk sausage over the mixture and mix well. Shape into 1 in. balls. In a large skillet, cook meatballs over medium heat until a thermometer reads 160°.; drain., In a large saucepan, combine the cranberry sauce, vinegar, brown sugar and mustard. Cook and stir over medium heat until cranberry sauce is melted. Add the meatballs and sausage links. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until sausage links are no longer pink and sauce is slightly thickened, 10-15 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 218 calories, Fat 14g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 41mg cholesterol, Sodium 514mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein.
NEW ENGLAND SAUSAGE, APPLE AND DRIED CRANBERRY STUFFING
Categories Side Bake Sauté Thanksgiving Stuffing/Dressing Cranberry Apple Sausage Bon Appétit Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free
Yield 14 Servings (About 18 cups)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Divide bread cubes between 2 large baking sheets. Bake until slightly dry, about 15 minutes. Cool completely.
- Sauté sausages in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat until cooked through, crumbling coarsely with back of spoon, about 10 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer sausage to large bowl. Pour off any drippings from skillet. Melt butter in same skillet over medium-high heat. Add leeks, apples, celery and poultry seasoning to skillet; sauté until leeks soften, about 8 minutes. Mix in dried cranberries and rosemary. Add mixture to sausage, then mix in bread and parsley. Season stuffing to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.) Mix eggs into stuffing.
- TO bake stuffing in turkey:
- Fill main turkey cavity with stuffing. Mix enough chicken broth into remaining stuffing to moisten (about 3/4 to 1 cup chicken broth, depending on amount of remaining stuffing). Spoon remaining stuffing into buttered baking dish. Cover with buttered aluminum foil. Bake stuffing in dish alongside turkey until heated through, about 45 minutes. Uncover stuffing and bake until top is golden brown, about 15 minutes.
- To bake all stuffing in pan:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter 15x10x2-inch baking dish. Mix 1 1/3 cups broth into stuffing. Transfer to prepared dish. Cover with buttered foil and bake until heated through, about 45 minutes. Uncover and bake until top is golden brown, about 15 minutes.
NEW ENGLAND SAUSAGE, APPLE, AND DRIED CRANBERRY STUFFING
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Divide the bread cubes between 2 large baking sheets. Bake until slightly dry, about 15 minutes. Cool completely.
- Sauté the sausages in a heavy large skillet over medium-high heat until cooked through, crumbling coarsely with the back of a spoon, about 10 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the sausage to a large bowl.
- Pour off any drippings from the skillet. Melt the butter in the same skillet over medium-high heat. Add the leeks, apples, celery, and poultry seasoning; sauté until leeks soften, about 8 minutes. Mix in the cranberries and rosemary. Add the mixture to the sausage, then mix in the bread and parsley. Season the stuffing to taste with salt and pepper.
- When ready to stuff the bird, mix the eggs into the stuffing. Fill the main turkey cavity with the stuffing. Mix enough chicken broth into the remaining stuffing to moisten (about 3/4 to 1 cup chicken broth, depending on amount of remaining stuffing). Spoon into a buttered baking dish. Cover with buttered aluminum foil and bake alongside the turkey until heated through, about 45 minutes. Uncover stuffing and bake until top is golden brown, about 15 minutes.
- cook's note
- To bake the STUFFING in pan, butter a 15 by 10-inch baking dish. Mix 1 1/3 cups broth into stuffing and transfer to the prepared dish. Cover with buttered foil and bake at 350°F until heated through, about 45 minutes. Uncover and bake until top is golden brown, about 15 minutes.
Tips:
- For a crispy exterior and fluffy interior, bake the sausage balls at a high temperature (400°F) for a short amount of time (15-20 minutes).
- If you don't have self-rising flour, you can make your own by adding 1 1/2 teaspoons of baking powder and 1/2 teaspoon of salt to 1 cup of all-purpose flour.
- Feel free to adjust the amount of apples and dried cranberries to your taste. You can also add other ingredients like chopped walnuts or pecans.
- If you don't have a muffin tin, you can bake the sausage balls on a greased baking sheet.
- Store leftover sausage balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Conclusion:
These sausage balls with apples and dried cranberries are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or snack. They're perfect for parties, potlucks, or tailgating. With their crispy exterior, fluffy interior, and sweet and savory flavor, these sausage balls are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.
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