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My signature party snack, these cheesy sausage biscuit bites vanish within moments whenever I put them out. Everyone goes crazy for these tasty two-bite treats that combine puffy biscuits wrapped around juicy sausage and gooey cheese – they're a hit with grown-ups and little ones too.
I whipped these up for an impromptu sports get-together when I needed something fast and satisfying. Everyone thought I'd been cooking all day, and now they beg me to bring them to every gathering.
What You'll Need
- Layered biscuits: Their airy structure makes the perfect wrapper and turns golden when baked. The Grands Jr. variety fits mini muffin pans just right.
- Morning sausage: This gives the bites their hearty flavor base. I like Tennessee Pride, but any good breakfast sausage will do the trick.
- Grated cheddar: Brings that yummy melt-in-your-mouth middle. Grate it yourself for better melting than the bagged stuff.
How To Make Them
- Get your oven ready:
- Heat it to 400°F and lightly coat a mini-cupcake tray with cooking spray. The hot temperature will make your biscuits perfectly crisp while cooking the meat thoroughly.
- Mix your stuffing:
- Blend the raw sausage with the grated cheddar in a bowl. Mix it gently by hand until everything's combined, but don't overdo it. Roll this mixture into 40 small balls about the size of big marbles.
- Fix the biscuits:
- Pop open the biscuit cans and pull each biscuit apart into two thin rounds. This thinness works perfectly for lining the mini-cupcake wells. Push each piece into a greased cup, working it up the sides to make a little pocket.
- Put it all together and cook:
- Drop one sausage-cheese ball into each biscuit cup, pressing down a bit. Stick them in the hot oven for 8-10 minutes, keeping an eye out for golden-brown biscuits and bubbly, fully-cooked sausage filling.
Getting the right sausage makes all the difference in these bites. Too dry a sausage leaves them bland, while overly fatty meat makes them greasy. We love making extra batches during holidays so we can munch on them throughout the day while we're getting the main feast ready.
Prepare Them Early
You can freeze these treats either before or after baking. For uncooked freezing, put them together as directed, then freeze them in the pan until they're hard. Move them to a freezer bag where they'll keep for up to 2 months. When you're ready to bake, just add 3-4 extra minutes to the cooking time. If you've already baked them, let them cool completely before freezing, then warm in a 350°F oven for about 10 minutes when you want to eat them.
Try Different Tastes
The basic recipe tastes amazing, but you can switch things up too. Maybe use pepper jack for some heat, or mix a bit of sage and thyme into your sausage. For a breakfast twist, tuck in a tiny bit of scrambled egg before baking. Using Italian sausage with mozzarella and a dash of oregano creates a pizza-like flavor everyone loves.
How To Serve Them
These bites work for almost any time or event. For breakfast, they go great with some fresh fruit and a dollop of yogurt. As a starter, try offering maple syrup for dipping if you want something sweet, or spicy mustard for a kick. They're filling enough to star at a brunch table but small enough to fit into a bigger spread of appetizers.
Frequently Asked Questions
- → What other cheese can I use?
Sure! Mozzarella, Monterey Jack, or Colby work as great alternates. Experiment for new flavors!
- → Can they be prepared beforehand?
Absolutely! Mix the sausage and cheese ahead, assemble the bites, and chill them until you’re ready to bake.
- → How do I make sure the sausage cooks completely?
Bake until biscuits are golden on top, and make sure the sausage looks cooked through. Use a meat thermometer to ensure 160°F if needed.
- → Can I freeze any extras?
Yep, let them cool fully first, then stash them in an airtight container or bag. Reheat when you want to enjoy them again!
- → Which sausage type is best?
Go for breakfast sausage, but flavored or spicy options are a fun way to change the taste.