Sausage-Cheddar Bites
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4.5
Sausage-Cheddar Bites
Description
This recipe combines cheddar cheese coated in seasoned flour with bulk breakfast sausage, grated onion, and melted butter to form cohesive meat-and-cheese balls. The addition of cayenne and black pepper provides a mild warmth. Baking at 400°F for about 25 to 30 minutes ensures the sausage is fully cooked and the exterior develops a subtle crust. The cheese inside melts, blending with the sausage for a rich, savory bite.
The Sausage-Cheddar Bites are designed to be small and easy to handle, perfect when served warm with toothpicks. Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to three days and reheated before serving. Their size and texture make them convenient snacks or additions to any casual gathering.
This recipe focuses on simple ingredients and straightforward preparation yet delivers a balance of meatiness, cheesiness, and seasoning in each bite.
Ingredients
- 1¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper ground
- 8 ounces cheddar cheese about 2 cups shredded, shredded
- 16 ounces breakfast sausage bulk
- ½ yellow onion grated, large
- 3 tablespoons butter melted, unsalted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, cayenne and black pepper. Add the shredded cheese and toss to evenly coat with the flour mixture. Add the sausage, onion and melted butter, and mix until a cohesive mass forms. Using your hands, break off pieces of the mixture and roll into 1-inch balls (I used a small cookie scoop). Place on the prepared baking sheet about ½-inch apart.
- Bake until the sausage is cooked through, about 25 to 30 minutes. Using tongs, transfer the warm sausage bites to a serving platter, insert toothpicks, and serve warm. These are best served as soon as they are baked, but leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat before serving.
Notes
- Store leftover bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days to maintain freshness.
- Reheat the bites before serving to restore their warmth and texture.
- The nutritional values provided refer to one individual bite.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 50to 55 bites
Amount Per Serving
Calories 63 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 63kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 13mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 109mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 44mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 80IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 40mg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.5
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