Cranberry Cheddar Sausage Bites
Makes 2 dozen
Time 40 min
Serve these savory sausage bites with a bowl of cranberry sauce for dipping, if you like. For a spicier version, omit the thyme and use crushed red chile flakes instead.
Special Diets:
Ingredients
- 1 pound bulk pork sausage
- 1 1/4 cup whole wheat flour
- 1 cup shredded cranberry cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme (or crushed red pepper flakes for a spicier version)
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 3/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
- Cranberry sauce (optional, for dipping)
Method
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl combine all ingredients.
Shape mixture into twenty-four 1 1/2-inch balls and arrange on prepared baking sheet about 1 inch apart.
Bake until cooked through and golden brown, about 30 minutes.
Drain on paper towels. Serve warm or at room temperature, with cranberry sauce for dipping, if desired.
Nutritional Info:
Per serving: 1 each, 80 calories (45 from fat), 5g total fat, 2g saturated fat, 20mg cholesterol, 250mg sodium, 5g carbohydrates (1g dietary fiber, 0g sugar), 5g protein.
Note: We've provided special diet and nutritional information for educational purposes. But remember - we're cooks, not doctors! You should follow the advice of your health-care provider. And since product formulations change, check product labels for the most recent ingredient information.
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Ingredients
- 1 pound bulk pork sausage
- 1 1/4 cup whole wheat flour
- 1 cup shredded cranberry cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme (or crushed red pepper flakes for a spicier version)
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 3/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
- Cranberry sauce (optional, for dipping)