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Sheet Pan Smoked Sausage Cranberry Bites
These Sheet Pan Smoked Sausage Cranberry Bites are quick to make and need almost no prep. The salty sausage, sharp cheese, and tart cranberry taste great together in one easy bite. They work well for holiday parties, casual get-togethers, or even a book club night when you want something that looks special without much effort.
How To Make Sheet Pan Smoked Sausage Cranberry Bites
Ingredients List
12 oz beef smoked sausage
8 oz white cheddar cheese block
15 oz can whole cranberry sauce
2 tbsp chopped parsley
Tools You Need
Cutting board, knife, baking sheet, small spoon, toothpicks
Step-by-Step Guide
1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
2. Cut the cheese into 30 pieces
3. Slice the sausage into 30 pieces.
4. Arrange the sausage on a baking sheet and bake for 5 minutes.
5. Finely chop the parsley and set aside.
6. Top each sausage slice with a piece of cheese, a whole cranberry, and a little cranberry sauce.
7. Secure with a toothpick.
8. Sprinkle parsley over the bites.
Serve & Enjoy!
Serving Ideas
Serve these warm for the best flavor but they hold up well at room temperature.
You can also pair with other small bites like crispy cauliflower, stuffed mushrooms, or a simple cheese board.
Recipe Notes
Use whole cranberry sauce, not jellied, so the cranberries stay on the toothpick.
Cut the sausage and cheese into even pieces so everything melts consistently.
If the cheese doesn’t soften enough on the hot sausage, return the assembled bites to the oven for 1–2 minutes.
Cheddar works best, but gouda or pepper jack also taste good.
If you’re prepping ahead, cut the sausage and cheese early and assemble right before serving.
Sheet Pan Smoked Sausage Cranberry Bites
These Sheet Pan Smoked Sausage Cranberry Bites are a quick and festive appetizer. They need very little prep. The salty sausage, sharp cheese, and tart cranberry make one simple bite. Since everything warms on a sheet pan, cleanup stays easy and the recipe comes together fast. They’re great for holiday parties and fun book club parties.
Servings 30
Ingredients
- 12 oz beef smoked sausage
- 8 oz white cheddar cheese block
- 15 oz can whole cranberry sauce
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
- Cut the cheese into 30 pieces .
- Slice the sausage into 30 pieces.
- Arrange the sausage on a baking sheet and bake for 5 minutes.
- Finely chop the parsley and set aside.
- Top each sausage slice with a piece of cheese, a whole cranberry, and a little cranberry sauce.
- Secure with a toothpick.
- Sprinkle parsley over the bites.
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Stephy George
