Where did this year go? We were celebrating New Year’s eve just a few days ago, but now we are gearing up to welcome another year. These Mini Cheesy Sausage Bite are perfect for any party!
These savory bite-sized appetizers are stuffed with cheese, lightly spicy Italian sausage and a hint of Rotel. These appetizers are easy to prepare thanks to frozen phyllo cup, which can be found in the freezer section at your local supermarket. If you don’t have phyllo or do not want to use them, this mixture can be used as a delicious dip for chips.
Ingredients:
- One package of frozen phyllo cups (15 mini cups).
- 2 sweet Italian sausage links
- Cream cheese, 2 oz (lite or regular).
- Half a cup of Mexican blend cheese
- If Rotel is not available, use small diced tomatoes and 1 tablespoon of pickled jalapenos.
- 1/4 teaspoon of garlic salt
- Pinch of Pepper
Preparation time and cooking time:
- Yield: 15 appetizers
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Cooking time: 10 Minutes
- Total time: 25 Minutes
Instructions:
- Pre-heat oven to 350degF (176degC).
- Line a baking tray with aluminum foil.
- While preparing the filling, slightly thaw phyllo cup.
- Remove the casings and brown the sausage in a skillet on medium heat. Break it into small pieces. Drain any excess grease.
- Stir cream cheese into the browned sausage until it is melted.
- Stir in the garlic salt, pepper and cheese shredded until well combined.
- Stir in Rotel until it is hot and thickened (about one minute). Remove from heat.
- Place the phyllo cups onto the baking sheet. Fill each one with a heaping tablespoon of the mixture.
- Serve warm after baking for 9-10 min.
Tips:
- When adding the Rotel juice to the mixture it will thicken the filling.
- Optional: Add a pinch or two of shredded cheddar to the tops of the cups before baking them for a cheesy, extra-cheesy result.
Usage:
- These Mini Cheesey Sausage Bites will be a great addition to your New Year’s Eve party, Super Bowl party, or just as a treat for the whole family.
- If you don’t have phyllo cup, serve the mixture with chips.
Conclusion:
Mini Sausage Bites with Cheesy Sauce are tasty and substantial. These are easy to make and can be served as an appetizer or a light meal. They are a sure hit at any party, whether it’s a Super Bowl, New Year celebration or family gathering. Make a batch of these cookies tonight and they will disappear in no-time!