Description
Sizzling sausage party bites combine spicy Italian links with melted cheddar in a crowd-pleasing appetizer. Crispy edges and gooey cheese make these irresistible snacks perfect for game day or casual gatherings you’ll devour.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups biscuit baking mix (like Bisquick)
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 pound ground sausage
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 can (10 ounces) Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies, drained
Seasonings:
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Garnish:
- Chopped fresh parsley or green onions (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper or applying a light coating of non-stick spray.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, combine the sausage, cream cheese, drained Rotel tomatoes, shredded cheddar, biscuit mix, and selected seasonings. Thoroughly blend the ingredients until they form a uniform mixture.
- Using your hands, carefully craft compact 1-inch spheres from the prepared mixture, ensuring each bite is consistently sized.
- Arrange the formed balls onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them slightly apart to allow even heat circulation.
- Transfer the baking sheet to the preheated oven and cook for 20-25 minutes, rotating the sheet midway through cooking to ensure uniform browning.
- Verify doneness by checking that the bites have transformed into a rich golden brown color and are completely cooked through.
- Once removed from the oven, let the bites rest for a brief moment to cool slightly and settle.
- Optional: Garnish with finely chopped fresh parsley or thinly sliced green onions for an extra burst of color and flavor.
- Serve immediately while the bites are warm and at their most delectable, offering guests a perfect appetizer or party snack.
Notes
- Customize the heat by choosing mild or spicy sausage based on your taste preferences.
- Swap regular biscuit mix with gluten-free alternatives for those with dietary restrictions.
- For a lighter version, use turkey sausage and reduced-fat cream cheese without compromising flavor.
- Prep these bites ahead of time by forming balls and refrigerating them before baking, perfect for meal prep or parties.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg