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Smoked Sausage Cranberry Bites Recipe

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  • Author: Bertha
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 30 bites
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

These Sheet Pan Smoked Sausage Cranberry Bites are a delicious and easy appetizer perfect for holiday gatherings or casual parties. Featuring smoky sausage slices baked to perfection, topped with rich white cheddar cheese cubes and tangy whole cranberries, these bite-sized treats are both flavorful and visually appealing. The recipe requires minimal prep and cooking time, making it an ideal crowd-pleaser to serve alongside extra cranberry sauce for dipping.

Ingredients

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound smoked sausage
  • 8 ounces white cheddar cheese
  • 15 ounces whole cranberry sauce (1 can)
  • 1 tbsp parsley, snipped

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and facilitate easy cleanup.
  2. Prepare Cheese and Cranberries: Cut the white cheddar cheese into 30 equal-sized cubes. Carefully separate 30 whole cranberries from the cranberry sauce and set them aside for topping the bites later.
  3. Slice Sausage and Arrange: Cut the smoked sausage link into 1/2-inch slices. Arrange the sausage slices in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet to ensure even cooking.
  4. Bake Sausage: Bake the sausage slices in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes until they start to brown around the edges. Thin slices may brown more quickly, so watch closely to avoid burning.
  5. Assemble the Bites: Remove the baking sheet from the oven. Place one cube of white cheddar cheese on top of each browned sausage slice. Then, top each cheese cube with one whole cranberry. Pierce through the cranberry, cheese, and sausage using a skewer to hold each bite together.
  6. Serve and Garnish: Transfer the assembled bites to a serving platter. Sprinkle the snipped parsley over the top for a fresh, colorful garnish. Serve the remaining cranberry sauce on the side for dipping.

Notes

  • Use a sharp knife to cut the sausage and cheese evenly to ensure uniform cooking and presentation.
  • If you prefer a milder cheese, substitute white cheddar with mozzarella or Monterey Jack.
  • Monitor the baking time closely, as thinner sausage slices may cook faster and brown more quickly.
  • Skewers help keep the bites intact and make them easy to serve and eat as finger food.
  • Leftover cranberry sauce can be chilled and used as a condiment for other dishes.
  • This recipe scales well; simply multiply ingredients proportionally for larger groups.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bite
  • Calories: 80
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 320mg
  • Fat: 6g
  • Saturated Fat: 2.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 3g
  • Fiber: 0.5g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 15mg

Find it online: https://grannyeats.com/smoked-sausage-cranberry-bites-recipe/