Cranberry Sausage & Cheese Bites
Savory sausage, melty cheese, and sweet-tart cranberries baked into irresistible party bites.
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Baking sheet
- Wire rack
- Hand mixer or stand mixer
Ingredients
Bite Mixture
- 1 lb breakfast sausage pork or turkey
- 1.5 cups sharp cheddar cheese shredded
- 0.75 cup dried cranberries chopped
- 1.25 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 0.5 tsp garlic powder
- 0.5 tsp onion powder
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 0.25 tsp salt
- 2 eggs large
- 0.25 cup milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix sausage, cheese, and cranberries until combined.
- In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, garlic powder, onion powder, pepper, and salt.
- Add dry ingredients to sausage mixture and stir well.
- In a small bowl, beat eggs with milk and add to mixture.
- Mix until thick dough forms.
- Roll into tablespoon-sized balls and place on baking sheet.
- Bake 18–22 minutes until golden and cooked through.
Notes
Serve warm with honey mustard or maple dijon for dipping.