Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Sheet Pan Smoked Sausage Cranberry Bites, a perfect blend of savory and sweet. This easy-to-prepare appetizer combines juicy smoked sausage, creamy white cheddar cheese, and tangy whole cranberry sauce, all baked to perfection on a single sheet pan. Ideal for game days, holiday gatherings, or casual get-togethers, these bites are sure to impress your guests with their mouthwatering taste and appealing presentation. With just 10 minutes of prep time and minimal cleanup, you’ll have a crowd-pleasing dish ready in no time!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound smoked sausage
- 8 ounces white cheddar cheese
- 15 ounces whole cranberry sauce (1 can)
- 1 tbsp parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cut the white cheddar cheese into 30 equal cubes and set aside.
- Slice the smoked sausage into 1/2-inch thick pieces and arrange them on the baking sheet.
- Bake the sausage for 15-20 minutes until browned around the edges.
- Remove from the oven and top each sausage slice with a cube of cheese, then add a whole cranberry on top.
- Secure everything with a skewer and return to the oven for an additional 2-3 minutes until the cheese melts.
- Serve warm, garnished with parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 bites (60g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 870mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 35mg