Sausage Stuffing Bites with Cranberry Sauce
Sausage Stuffing Bites with Cranberry Sauce are the ultimate crowd-pleaser, combining savory sausage and aromatic herbs with a crispy golden exterior. Each bite-sized morsel is bursting with flavor and pairs perfectly with tangy cranberry sauce, making them an irresistible addition to any holiday gathering or cozy family dinner. Easy to prepare, these bites ensure you impress your guests without spending hours in the kitchen—perfect for novice cooks and seasoned chefs alike!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 20 bites 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 pound ground sausage (sweet or spicy)
- 1 cup plain or seasoned breadcrumbs
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup diced celery
- 2 teaspoons fresh thyme (or 1 teaspoon dried)
- 2 teaspoons fresh sage (or 1 teaspoon dried)
- 1 cup cranberry sauce (homemade or store-bought)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté chopped onions and celery until tender, about 5 minutes.
- Add ground sausage to the skillet and cook until browned and crumbly, breaking it apart as it cooks.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked sausage mixture with breadcrumbs, thyme, and sage. Mix well.
- Form small balls of the mixture about the size of golf balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and crispy on top. Serve warm with cranberry sauce drizzled on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 88
- Sugar: 0.4g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0.3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 23mg