Description
Elevate your next gathering with these delectable Sheet Pan Smoked Sausage Cranberry Bites. This festive appetizer combines the savory flavor of smoked sausage with the sweetness of cranberry sauce and creamy white cheddar, creating a perfect balance that will impress your guests. Quick to prepare in just 25 minutes, these crowd-pleasing bites are not only delicious but also easy to serve on skewers or toothpicks, making them ideal for any occasion. Enjoy minimal cleanup while delighting in a flavor explosion that ensures your guests keep coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12–14 oz smoked sausage, sliced into ½-inch rounds
- 1 cup whole berry cranberry sauce
- 6 oz white cheddar cheese, cut into small cubes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Optional: 1 teaspoon fresh thyme for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, toss the sliced smoked sausage with olive oil until well coated.
- Spread the sausage evenly on the prepared baking sheet. Add dollops of cranberry sauce over each piece and scatter white cheddar cubes on top.
- Bake for about 15 minutes until heated through and cheese is melted.
- Garnish with fresh thyme if desired and serve warm using skewers or toothpicks.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 bites (100g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 50mg