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Cranberry Sausage & Cheese Bites

Savory sausage, melty cheese, and sweet-tart cranberries baked into irresistible party bites.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 24 bites
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

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

Equipment

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

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, mix sausage, cheese, and cranberries until combined.
  3. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, garlic powder, onion powder, pepper, and salt.
  4. Add dry ingredients to sausage mixture and stir well.
  5. In a small bowl, beat eggs with milk and add to mixture.
  6. Mix until thick dough forms.
  7. Roll into tablespoon-sized balls and place on baking sheet.
  8. Bake 18–22 minutes until golden and cooked through.

Notes

Serve warm with honey mustard or maple dijon for dipping.