These Stuffing Sausage Bites are the ultimate fall and holiday appetizer! Savory breakfast sausage, seasoned stuffing mix, and plenty of cheddar cheese come together to create tender, flavorful bites that are perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, game day, and holiday parties.
They're easy to make, packed with cozy stuffing flavor, and always disappear fast from the appetizer table.
Holiday Stuffing Sausage Bites serves: 8–10
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 25 minutes
Total time: 40 minutes
You will need
• 1 pound breakfast sausage
• 1 (6 ounce) box chicken stuffing mix
• 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 2 eggs
• 1/3 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
• Mini skewers for serving (optional)
Cranberry Dipping Sauce
• 1 (14 ounce) can cranberry sauce
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly spray with nonstick cooking spray.
3. Add the breakfast sausage to a large mixing bowl.
4. Add the stuffing mix, shredded cheddar cheese, eggs, milk, poultry seasoning, and black pepper.
5. Mix until everything is thoroughly combined. The mixture will be thick.
6. Roll the mixture into 1 1/2-inch balls and place on the prepared baking sheet.
7. Bake for 20–25 minutes or until browned and cooked through.
8. Sprinkle with chopped parsley before serving.
9. Add the cranberry sauce, Dijon mustard, honey, and apple cider vinegar to a small bowl.
10. Whisk until smooth and combined.
11. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
12. Serve warm with honey mustard, ranch dressing, or cranberry dipping sauce.
Tips and tricks!
• Use freshly shredded cheese for the best texture.
• If the mixture feels dry, add an extra splash of milk.
• A cookie scoop helps make evenly sized sausage balls.
• These are excellent for holiday breakfast spreads and appetizer trays.
Substitutions
• Use hot sausage for a spicy version.
• Use pepper jack cheese instead of cheddar.
• Use turkey sausage instead of pork sausage.
• Use cornbread stuffing mix for extra holiday flavor.
Variations
• For Cranberry Stuffing Sausage Bites, add 1/2 cup dried cranberries.
• For Maple Sausage Bites, add 2 tablespoons maple syrup to the mixture.
• For a Bacon Cheddar Version, add 1/2 cup cooked crumbled bacon.
• For a Thanksgiving Version, use turkey sausage and cornbread stuffing.
• For a Jalapeño Cheddar Version, add diced jalapeños and pepper jack cheese.
Storage
• Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
• Reheat in the microwave or air fryer until warmed through.
• Freeze baked sausage bites for up to 2 months.
• Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
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