Description
Savory kilted sausage bites combine Scottish-inspired flavors with irresistible cheese. Crisp pastry and spicy sausage create a perfect appetizer for gatherings and game nights.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 sheets crescent roll dough (8 ounces each)
- 2 kielbasa or smoked sausages (12 ounces each)
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 2 teaspoons poppy seeds
Glaze Ingredients:
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and lightly coat a large baking sheet with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Unroll the first crescent dough sheet and meticulously press together all seams to create a smooth, uniform rectangular surface.
- Evenly distribute shredded cheese across the dough, leaving a small border around the edges. Position the sausage along one edge, optionally slicing it to ensure a perfect fit.
- Carefully roll the dough around the sausage, applying gentle pressure to create a tight seal and pinching the edges to prevent unraveling.
- Repeat the process with the second dough sheet, this time spreading cream cheese over half the surface before rolling.
- Using a sharp knife, slice the rolled dough into approximately 3/4-inch thick pieces, ensuring uniform size for even cooking.
- Arrange the sausage rolls carefully on the prepared baking sheet, maintaining slight separation between each piece.
- Whisk the glaze ingredients until smooth and thoroughly brush over the rolled bites, ensuring complete coverage.
- Sprinkle poppy seeds generously across the glazed rolls for added texture and visual appeal.
- Slide the baking sheet into the preheated oven and bake for 15-18 minutes, watching for a golden-brown, crispy exterior.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving alongside favorite condiments like tangy mustard or classic ketchup.
Notes
- Customize Cheese Swap out the shredded cheese for alternatives like gouda, pepper jack, or feta to add unique flavor profiles and keep things interesting.
- Gluten-Free Hack Use gluten-free crescent roll dough or almond flour pastry to make this recipe suitable for those with wheat sensitivities.
- Healthier Protein Option Replace traditional sausage with turkey sausage or plant-based sausage links to reduce fat content and accommodate different dietary preferences.
- Prep Efficiency Make these bites ahead of time by assembling and refrigerating uncooked rolls, then bake just before serving to save time during gatherings or parties.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 205
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg