Description
Sheet Pan Smoked Sausage Cranberry Bites are a delightful combination of savory and sweet, making them the perfect appetizer for any gathering. With juicy smoked sausage, tangy whole berry cranberry sauce, and creamy white cheddar cheese, these bite-sized treats are sure to impress your guests. Easy to prepare in just 25 minutes, they can be served on skewers or toothpicks for convenient snacking at parties. Plus, baking everything on one sheet pan means minimal clean-up, allowing you to focus on enjoying the festivities. These crowd-pleasers are loved by both adults and kids alike!
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
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme (optional)
- Skewers or toothpicks for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a mixing bowl, toss the sliced smoked sausage with olive oil until well coated.
- Spread the sausage evenly on a sheet pan.
- Top each sausage round with a cube of white cheddar cheese and spoon cranberry sauce over them.
- Bake for about 15 minutes until sausages are heated through and cheese is melted.
- Remove from oven, sprinkle with fresh thyme if desired, and insert skewers or toothpicks.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 bites (50g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 30mg