Description
Sausage & cream cheese biscuit bites deliver a savory Southern comfort classic with irresistible appetizer charm. Packed with rich flavors and perfect for gatherings, these golden-brown morsels promise a delightful start to any meal you’ll want to savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins & Cheese:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) breakfast sausage (pork, turkey, or spicy sausage)
- 4 ounces (113 grams) cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
Biscuit & Seasoning:
- 1 can (8-count) refrigerated biscuit dough (like Pillsbury Grands)
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Garnish:
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the cooking environment by heating the oven to a precise 375F (190C). Coat a mini muffin tin with a light layer of cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Place sausage in a skillet over medium flame. Crush and separate the meat using a spatula, cooking until it transforms into a rich, uniform brown color. Eliminate any excess fat by draining thoroughly.
- Create a harmonious filling by blending the cooked sausage with cream cheese, incorporating cheddar cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. Stir until the mixture reaches a consistent texture.
- Deconstruct the biscuit dough into four equal segments. Gently flatten each piece and carefully nestle them into the muffin tin cavities, forming delicate edible vessels.
- Distribute the sausage and cheese mixture generously into each biscuit cup, ensuring even coverage. Transfer the tin to the preheated oven and bake until the edges turn a golden, crispy hue, approximately 12-15 minutes.
- Once baked, remove from the oven and allow the bites to cool slightly. This brief resting period helps them set and makes handling easier, ensuring a perfect bite every time.
Notes
- Choose lean sausage to reduce overall fat content and create a healthier version of these bite-sized appetizers.
- Experiment with different cheese varieties like pepper jack or goat cheese for unique flavor profiles that complement the sausage.
- Prep ingredients ahead of time to streamline the cooking process and make these bites perfect for last-minute gatherings or game day snacks.
- For gluten-free options, substitute regular biscuits with gluten-free crescent roll dough or almond flour-based biscuit mix to accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 49 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg