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Sheet Pan Smoked Sausage Cranberry Bites

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These Sheet Pan Smoked Sausage Cranberry Bites are the ultimate crowd-pleaser, combining savory sausage, tart cranberry, and creamy cheese for a festive appetizer.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 bites
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bites
  • 1 pound Smoked Sausage Can substitute with turkey sausage.
  • 1 cup Whole Berry Cranberry Sauce Essential for flavor.
  • 8 ounces White Cheddar Cheese Substitution possible with Monterey Jack.
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Can be substituted with melted butter.
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Thyme Optional, can try rosemary instead.
  • 12 pieces Skewers or Toothpicks For serving.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Sheet Pan
  • Parchment Paper
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a large sheet pan with parchment paper.
  2. Slice the smoked sausage into uniform ½-inch rounds and toss with olive oil and optional thyme.
  3. Arrange the sausage on the sheet pan, topping with cubes of cheddar and cranberry sauce.
  4. Bake for 12-15 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
  5. Cool slightly, serve with skewers or toothpicks.

Nutrition

Serving: 1biteCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 8gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 450mgPotassium: 150mgSugar: 2gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These bites can be assembled ahead of time and refrigerated, adding cheese and cranberry sauce just before baking.

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