Sausage bites, also known as sausage balls, are a classic party appetizer or game day snack that are sure to be a hit. Made with a combination of ground sausage, bread crumbs, spices, and cheese, these bite-sized treats are easy to make and can be customized to your taste. Whether you prefer a mild or spicy sausage, or want to add extra cheese or herbs, there's a recipe out there to suit your preferences.
Here are our top 20 tried and tested recipes!
SAUSAGE AND CREAM CHEESE BISCUIT BITES
From Plainchicken.com https://www.plainchicken.com/2016/12/sausage-and-cream-cheese-biscuit-bites.html?m=1
Provided by Gagoo
Categories Breakfast
Time 20m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375ºF. Lightly spray mini muffin pans with cooking spray, set aside.
- Cook sausage in a large skillet over medium-high heat until no longer pink. Drain fat.
- Stir together cooked sausage, cream cheese, Worcestershire sauce and shredded cheddar cheese.
- Remove biscuits from cans and split each biscuit into two. Place each biscuit round into muffin tin. Scoop sausage mixture into biscuit cups.
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, until biscuits are golden brown.
EASY SAUSAGE BISCUIT BITES
This is an easy appetizer to serve at any gathering. I like to put a dot of sweet hot mustard on each bite after they are cooked, but it might be better to just offer the extra mustard for those who want it. Place a toothpick in each bite to serve.
Provided by Paula
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Wraps and Rolls
Time 35m
Yield 40
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Spread each biscuit into a 2x4-inch oval using your hands. Brush hot mustard onto each biscuit. Place a sausage link across the short edge of each biscuit oval and roll up lengthwise. Cut each rolled biscuit into 4 round slices. Lay 'bites' onto a baking sheet. Sprinkle each 'bite' with Parmesan cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven until biscuits are browned, 18 to 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 47.5 calories, Carbohydrate 4 g, Cholesterol 6.4 mg, Fat 2.6 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 1.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 127 mg, Sugar 0.9 g
SAUSAGE BACON BITES
These tasty morsels are perfect with almost any egg dish or as finger foods that party guests can just pop into their mouths. Try them as an accompaniment to fondue. -Pat Waymire, Yellow Springs, Ohio
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers Breakfast Brunch
Time 55m
Yield about 3-1/2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Cut bacon strips widthwise in half; cut sausage links in half. Wrap a piece of bacon around each piece of sausage. Place 1/2 cup brown sugar in a shallow bowl; roll sausages in sugar. Secure each with a toothpick. Place in a foil-lined 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Cover and refrigerate 4 hours or overnight. , Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon brown sugar. Bake until bacon is crisp, 35-40 minutes, turning once. Sprinkle with remaining brown sugar.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 51 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 100mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.
CHICKEN-APPLE SAUSAGE BITES WITH HOT SWEET MUSTARD
Provided by Michael Chiarello : Food Network
Categories appetizer
Time 37m
Yield 9 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Line 1 baking sheet with parchment paper and place 1 sheet of puff pastry on it.
- Cut the sheet of pastry into 9 equal squares, each about 3 by 3-inches.
- Brush each square with the egg and place 1 piece of sausage in the middle of each pastry square. Fold the corners of the pastry inward to come together in the middle. Pinch the corners together in the center. Cover with plastic wrap and chill until ready to bake.
- When ready to bake remove the plastic wrap from the trays and brush the pastry with the remaining egg-wash. Bake until the pastry is golden brown, about 10 to 12 minutes.
- Meanwhile in a small mixing bowl mix the mustards together with the honey until well combined. Serve the sausage bites hot from the oven with a bowl of Hot Sweet Mustard on the side.
SAUSAGE BISCUIT BITES
"I sometimes bake these delightful little morsels the night before, refrigerate them, then put them in the slow cooker in the morning so my husband can share them with his co-workers," relates Audrey Marler from Kokomo, Indiana. "They're always gone in a hurry."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 30m
Yield 40 appetizers.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out each biscuit into a 4-in. circle; brush with butter. Combine Parmesan cheese and oregano; sprinkle over biscuits. Place a sausage link in the center of each roll; roll up. , Cut each widthwise into four pieces; insert a toothpick into each. Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 375° for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown.
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PESTO SAUSAGE BISCUIT BITES
They won't be able to stop reaching for these tasty little sausage bites. They are perfect party food but also a great choice for a breakfast buffet.
Provided by Valerie Brunmeier
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Pastries
Time 25m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Press each biscuit into a 4-inch circle on a lightly floured surface. Spread 1/2 teaspoon pesto over top of each biscuit. Place 1 sausage link on the edge of each biscuit and roll dough around sausage. Cut each roll into 4 pieces and place on a baking sheet; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven until biscuits are golden brown and sausage is cooked, 8 to 10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 260.1 calories, Carbohydrate 24.4 g, Cholesterol 22.3 mg, Fat 14.2 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 8.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 728.9 mg, Sugar 4.1 g
SAUSAGE CHEESE BITES SNACK
"These savory little bites are such a tasty snack to serve for a get-together or as an evening surprise for the family," reports Nancy Reichert of Thomasville, Georgia. "They also make a nice breakfast treat with a thermos of hot coffee if you're on your way early in the morning."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 30m
Yield 16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In a skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. , In a large bowl, combine baking mix and cheese. Add the sausage and stir until well blended. Stir in water just until mixed. Shape into 1-1/2-in. balls. , Place on greased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 15 minutes or until golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 230 calories, Fat 14g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 579mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein.
BARBECUE SAUSAGE BITES
This irresistible appetizer pairs tangy pineapple with sweet barbecue sauce and three kinds of sausage. It'll tide over even the biggest appetites until dinner. -Rebekah Randolph, Greer, South Carolina
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 2h40m
Yield 14 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a 3-qt. slow cooker, combine the sausages. In a small bowl, whisk the barbecue sauce, marmalade, mustard and allspice. Pour over sausage mixture; stir to coat. , Cover and cook on high until heated through, 2-1/2 to 3 hours. Stir in pineapple. Serve with toothpicks.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 327 calories, Fat 22g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 53mg cholesterol, Sodium 980mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 11g protein.
GLAZED SAUSAGE BITES APPETIZER
"These tangy meatballs have a deliciously different flavor since they're made with sausage," relates field editor Sue Broyles of Cherokee, Texas.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 40m
Yield 2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a bowl, combine the sausage, egg, crumbs, milk and sage; mix well. Shape into 1-in. balls. In a skillet over medium heat, brown meatballs; drain. Combine remaining ingredients; mix well. Add to skillet; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until centers of meatballs are no longer pink.
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SAUSAGE-AND-APPLE STUFFING BITES
This is a delicious twist on traditional Thanksgiving stuffing that works great as a warm appetizer. Enjoy!
Provided by CARMOMOF4
Categories Side Dish Stuffing and Dressing Recipes Sausage Stuffing and Dressing Recipes
Time 1h15m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease two 12-cup mini muffin tins with cooking spray.
- Toss bread cubes with 2 tablespoons olive oil on a baking sheet; season with salt and pepper.
- Bake bread cubes in the preheated oven until toasted, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl.
- Melt butter and 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and celery; cook and stir until golden, about 5 minutes. Stir sausage, garlic, and sage into onion mixture and cook, breaking up the meat until no trace of pink remains, about 5 minutes.
- Mix sausage mixture, eggs, apple, and chicken broth into bowl of toasted bread cubes. Season with salt and pepper. Let stand until flavors absorb, about 5 minutes.
- Scoop stuffing mixture into muffin cups and bake in the preheated oven until golden, 20 to 25 minutes.
- Transfer muffin tins to a rack to cool, about 5 minutes. Loosen the muffins with a sharp paring knife to lift them out.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 164.1 calories, Carbohydrate 8.2 g, Cholesterol 74.6 mg, Fat 12.1 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 5.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 294.8 mg, Sugar 2.1 g
FRITTATA BITES WITH CHARD, SAUSAGE, AND FETA
Provided by Tori Ritchie
Categories Milk/Cream Egg Nog Egg Appetizer Breakfast Brunch Bake Sauté Cocktail Party Low Cal Feta Sausage Chard Party Bon Appétit Sugar Conscious Kidney Friendly Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added
Yield Makes 20
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325°F. Spray 8 x 8 x 2-inch glass baking dish with nonstick spray. Bring large pot of salted water to boil. Add Swiss chard and cook just until wilted, about 2 minutes. Drain. Finely chop chard, then place in kitchen towel and squeeze dry. Set chard aside.
- Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion to skillet and sauté until soft, 4 to 5 minutes. Add sausage and sauté until brown and cooked through, breaking up with fork, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from heat and cool.
- Whisk eggs, cream, salt, and pepper in large bowl to blend. Add chard and cooled sausage mixture, then feta; stir to blend. Transfer mixture to prepared baking dish.
- Bake frittata until set in center, 45 to 55 minutes. Transfer baking dish to rack and cool frittata 15 to 20 minutes. Place platter atop dish with frittata. Using oven mitts, hold baking dish and platter firmly together and invert frittata onto platter; place another platter atop frittata and invert again so that frittata is right side up. Cut frittata into 20 pieces. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Place frittata pieces on rimmed baking sheet. Cover and chill. Rewarm in 325°F oven until heated through, about 10 minutes.
- Transfer frittata pieces to platter. Garnish each piece with parsley; serve warm or at room temperature.
SAGE SAUSAGE BITES WITH BALSAMIC APRICOT DIP
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Categories appetizer
Time 22m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat a small pot over medium heat and the oven to 425 degrees F.
- To the pot, add oil and onion. Saute the onion for 1 minute.
- In a mixing bowl, combine sweet sausage and chopped sage.
- Next, add balsamic vinegar to onion and reduce by half, 1 minute. Remove vinegar from heat and combine with apricot all-fruit spread or preserves and spicy mustard. Stir until mustard is fully incorporated. Dip will be glossy and brown in color.
- Add 2 tablespoonfuls of apricot dip to bulk sausage and mix. Form meat into bite size nuggets, coat in bread crumbs then place on nonstick cookie sheet. Recipe will make 20 to 24 pieces. Bake 15 to 17 minutes, until evenly browned, turning occasionally. Drain, then serve with party picks for dipping with remaining balsamic apricot mustard dip.
SAUSAGE BISCUIT BITES RECIPE - (3.8/5)
Provided by á-20635
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400. Mix uncooked sausage and cheese gently until well blended. Shape into 40 balls of equal size. Remove biscuits from cans and separate each biscuit into two layers, making 40 total biscuit layers. Press one layer of biscuit into cup of lightly greased mini-cupcake pan. Repeat with remaining layers. Place sausage-cheese ball in each biscuit cup. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until biscuits are browned and sausage balls are bubbly.
SAUSAGE BISCUIT BITES
I got this recipe from my best friend. These are so quick and easy to make and are always a hit. Great for parties, bake sales, food gifts, snacks, or to go with any meal.
Provided by Nicole Brummett
Categories Breads
Time 40m
Yield 40 sausage bites
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out each biscuit into a 4 inch circle; brush with butter.
- Combine Parmesan cheese and oregano; sprinkle over butter.
- Place a sausage link in the center of each; roll up.
- Cut each widthwise into four pieces; insert a toothpick into each.
- Place on an ungreased baking sheet.
- Bake at 375 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes or until golden brown.
SMOKED SAUSAGE AND APPLE STUFFING BITES
You can now enjoy your favorite Thanksgiving side dish all year long with this delicious appetizer in partnership with Hillshire Farm® Brand.
Provided by Hillshire Farm(R) Brand
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Hillshire Farm®
Time 1h15m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Coat a 24-cup mini-muffin pan with cooking spray.
- Arrange bread on a baking sheet in a single layer. Bake until toasted and dry, about 10 minutes. Remove from oven and place in a large bowl. Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees F.
- Heat butter in a large skillet over medium-high until foamy, about 2 minutes. Add sausage; cook about 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned. Add apple, onion, garlic, and sage; cook 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until apple and onion are slightly softened. Remove from heat and cool 5 minutes. Transfer to the bowl with bread.
- Add chicken stock, parsley, salt, pepper, nutmeg, and eggs to bowl with bread mixture; toss gently until moistened. Divide mixture among muffin cups. Bake until set, about 20 minutes. Cool in pan 10 minutes. Use a small offset spatula to carefully remove from pans; serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 103.5 calories, Carbohydrate 12.5 g, Cholesterol 30.4 mg, Fat 4.2 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 276.3 mg, Sugar 1.8 g
SAUSAGE BITES
Steps:
- Heat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Unfold the pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface. Roll the pastry sheet into a 12x10-inch rectangle. Cut into 3 (3-inch) strips.
- Divide the sausage into thirds. Shape each into a cylinder the same length as the pastry. Place 1 piece sausage on the long edge of each pastry rectangle. Roll up the pastry around the sausage and press the seams and pinch the edges to seal.
- Cut each roll into 12 (1-inch) slices, making 24 in all. Place the slices, cut-side down, onto a baking sheet.
- Bake for 15 minutes or until the pastries are golden brown and the sausage is cooked through. Remove the pastries from the baking sheet and let cool on wire racks for 10 minutes.
- Tip: You can substitute Italian sausage (casing removed) for the bulk pork sausage.
- Tip: To make ahead, place the unbaked slices onto a baking sheet. Cover and freeze until firm. Remove the frozen slices from the baking sheet and store in a gallon size resealable plastic bag in the freezer for up to 1 month. Bake the frozen slices on a baking sheet at 400 degrees F for 20 minutes or until the pastry is golden brown and the sausage is cooked through.
SWEET POTATO SAUSAGE BITES
Mennonite Farmer Sausage nestled between gooey brie and sweet potato slices. This Grimm's Fine Foods appetizer is gluten free.
Provided by Grimm's Fine Foods
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Canapes and Crostini Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 20
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat oven to 425 degrees F.
- Toss sweet potato rounds with olive oil and arrange in a single layer on a sheet pan.
- Bake for 15 minutes or until cooked through (smaller rounds cook faster).
- Top sweet potato rounds with a slice of Brie.
- Slice Grimm's Sausage Bites and add 3 to 4 pieces to each sweet potato round.
- Garnish with cranberries, chopped pecans, and fresh rosemary.
- Apply a drizzle of honey to each round.
- Serve immediately.
COCKTAIL SAUSAGE BITES
These are so simple and tasty. I've had them at several parties and just love them. I made them for Superbowl this year.
Provided by Melanie B
Categories Meat Appetizers
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- 1. You can use any type of cheese you like and any type of mustard you like. The ingredient amounts are approximate. You may need a little more of less of some things.
- 2. Open a package of crescent rolls and spread out on a piece of waxed paper. Use a pastry brush to spread a layer of mustard over the crescent roll.
- 3. Cut each triangle in half, sprinkle with a bit of cheese, add a sausage and roll up.
- 4. Place on a cookie sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes at 350F or until crescent rolls are browned. Or** Make these the day in advance. Bake for about 10 minutes, or until the rolls are set, but not really cooked. Cool and refrigerate. Bake off the next day for about 7 minutes in a 350F oven.
CRESCENT SAUSAGE BITES
I made this the other morning and my Husband ended up eating 5 slices of this for breakfast. I thought he was going to make himself sick, but he said it was so good that he could not stop eating it...lol. I also take some of the squares to work with me to eat since they are also pretty good cold or room temp. I do not have access...
Provided by Rlpddf Flsddf
Categories Meat Breakfast
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees
- 2. In a sauté pan, brown sausage; drain. Add a dash of salt and pepper. Blend in cream cheese until the cream cheese is melted.
- 3. Unroll one package of crescent rolls and place on a baking sheet. With your fingers, gently press the seams together to seal them. Spread the sausage mixture evenly over the crescent roll dough, leaving about a 1/2-inch border along the edges. sprinkle 4 blend cheese over mixture (as much as you like)
- 4. Unroll the remaining package of crescent rolls and place on top of the sausage mixture. Press the edges together to seal. Gently press the seams together.
- 5. Bake for about 20 minutes, or until crescent roll dough is golden brown.
- 6. Cut into small squares and serve. (A pizza cutter makes really quick and easy work of the cutting).
- 7. I use Hot sausage, but a mild sausage can be used. I also will cut this into larger squares and pour pepper cream gravy over squares before serving.
SWEET-SOUR SAUSAGE BITES
"As a pastor's wife, I frequently entertain church groups in my home, so I'm always looking for new recipes," says Maretta Bullock of McNeil, Arkansas. "These quick and easy appetizers are not only delicious, they're colorful, too. I've made them many times."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 25m
Yield 4 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large skillet, saute the sausage for 3-5 minutes or until lightly browned. Drain on paper towels; set aside. Drain pineapple, reserving juice; set the pineapple aside., In a large skillet, combine the cornstarch, salt and reserved pineapple juice until smooth. Stir in the syrup, water and vinegar. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2-3 minutes or until thickened. Add the sausage, green pepper, cherries and pineapple. Simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes or until peppers are crisp-tender. Transfer to a shallow serving dish. Serve with toothpicks.
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Tips:
- For a crispier bite, use a combination of ground pork and beef. This will also help keep them moist.
- If you don't have a food processor, you can chop the meat and onion by hand. Just make sure to chop them finely so that they blend well with the other ingredients.
- Feel free to experiment with different seasonings and spices. You could add a teaspoon of garlic powder, onion powder, or paprika to the meat mixture for a more flavorful bite.
- If you're using a muffin tin, grease the cups lightly with cooking spray or line them with paper liners to prevent the sausage bites from sticking.
- Bake the sausage bites until they're cooked through and browned on the edges. This will take about 20-25 minutes.
- Serve the sausage bites hot with your favorite dipping sauce, such as ketchup, mustard, or barbecue sauce.
Conclusion:
Sausage bites are a delicious and easy appetizer that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They're perfect for parties, potlucks, or game day gatherings. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can make a batch of sausage bites that will be sure to please everyone. So next time you're looking for a tasty and satisfying snack, give these sausage bites a try.
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