Sausage Stuffing Bites with Cranberry Sauce
Sausage Stuffing Bites with Cranberry Sauce are the perfect festive appetizer, combining savory sausage and fluffy stuffing into crispy, bite-sized delights. These flavorful morsels are complemented by a sweet-tart cranberry sauce that elevates any holiday gathering. Easy to make and sure to impress, these bites are a must-have for your next celebration or casual get-together.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 bites 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 pound ground sausage (spicy or mild)
- 2 cups stuffing mix
- 1 cup cranberry sauce (homemade or store-bought)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
- 1/2 cup finely chopped celery
- 1 tablespoon fresh sage, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil for sautéing
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 onion and celery until soft, about 5 minutes.
- Add ground sausage to the skillet, breaking it apart as it cooks until browned, approximately 8 minutes.
- In a large bowl, combine the sausage mixture with stuffing mix, eggs, herbs, salt, and pepper; mix well and let sit for 10 minutes.
- Shape the mixture into small balls (about 2 tablespoons each) and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 25 minutes or until golden brown; serve warm drizzled with cranberry sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite (30g)
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg