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Cranberry Sausage & Cheese Bites

Savory sausage, tart cranberries, and melty cheese baked into irresistible bite-sized appetizers perfect for parties and holidays.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 33 minutes
Servings: 36 bites
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Bite Batter
  • 1 lb sausage cooked and crumbled
  • 1 cup dried cranberries
  • 1.5 cups sharp cheddar cheese shredded
  • 0.5 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 0.75 cup whole milk
  • 2 eggs large
  • 3 tbsp butter melted

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare baking pan.
  2. Cook sausage until browned, drain, and cool slightly.
  3. Mix flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper.
  4. Add cheeses and cranberries, toss to coat.
  5. Stir in sausage.
  6. Whisk milk, eggs, and butter; add to bowl.
  7. Scoop batter into pan and bake 15–18 minutes.
  8. Cool slightly and serve warm.

Notes

Serve warm with honey mustard or cranberry dip.