Best 9 Cheesy Sausage Snacks Recipes

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**Cheesy Sausage Snacks: A Delightful Assortment of Savory Bites**

For those seeking a delightful party appetizer or a quick and easy weeknight snack, the cheesy sausage snacks recipes featured in this article offer a delectable array of options. From classic favorites like Sausage Rolls and Pigs in a Blanket to innovative creations such as Sausage Balls and Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms, these recipes cater to diverse tastes and preferences. With a focus on simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, these cheesy sausage snacks are guaranteed to be a hit among family and friends.

**Savory Selection of Cheesy Sausage Snacks:**

* **Sausage Rolls:** Flaky pastry envelops a flavorful filling of sausage, cheese, and herbs, creating a delightful hand-held snack.

* **Pigs in a Blanket:** Mini hot dogs wrapped in crescent dough and baked until golden brown, a timeless classic that is always a crowd-pleaser.

* **Sausage Balls:** A Southern favorite, these bite-sized morsels combine sausage, cheese, and seasonings, and are often served with a tangy dipping sauce.

* **Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms:** Mushrooms filled with a savory mixture of sausage, cheese, and breadcrumbs, baked to perfection.

* **Sausage and Cream Cheese Bites:** A simple yet elegant appetizer, these bites feature a creamy filling of cream cheese, sausage, and spices, wrapped in wonton wrappers.

* **Cheesy Sausage Dip:** A warm and comforting dip made with sausage, cream cheese, and a blend of cheeses, perfect for dipping crackers, chips, or vegetables.

* **Sausage and Cheese Sliders:** Mini sandwiches made with sausage, cheese, and your favorite toppings, served on slider buns.

* **Sausage Kabobs:** Grilled skewers of sausage, vegetables, and cheese, a fun and easy way to enjoy a summer cookout.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

17 CHEESE SNACKS WE CAN'T RESIST



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Provided by insanelygood

Categories     Recipe Roundup

Number Of Ingredients 17

Cheesy Garlic Breadsticks
Pigs in a Blanket with Cheese
Pepperoni Pizza Pinwheels
Mac & Cheese Balls
Baked Cheese Crisps
Hormel Chili Dip
Mozzarella Sticks
Velveeta Sausage Dip
Cheese and Crackers
Taco Dip
Sausage Balls
Cheesy Baked Tomatoes
Garlic Parmesan Wings
Parmesan Buttered Popcorn
Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Jalapeno Poppers
Queso

Steps:

  • Select your favorite recipe.
  • Organize all the required ingredients.
  • Prep a cheese snack in 30 minutes or less!

Nutrition Facts :

CHEESY SAUSAGE BREAKFAST CASSEROLE



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Provided by Virginia Willis

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h50m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 onion, chopped
1 bell pepper, cored, seeded and chopped
2 cloves garlic, very finely chopped
6 large eggs
21/2 cups milk
1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage
1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
12 ounces white bread, cubed (about 1/2 loaf)
1/2 cup grated Cheddar cheese (about 2 ounces)
Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 teaspoons canola oil, plus more for the dish
1/2 pound pork or turkey country sausage, casings removed

Steps:

  • In a large nonstick skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the sausage and cook, stirring and breaking it up into smaller pieces, until it begins to brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the onion and bell pepper and cook until the onion is golden, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, 45 to 60 seconds. Remove from the heat to cool slightly.
  • Meanwhile, whisk together the eggs, milk, sage and parsley in a large bowl. Add the cubed bread, sausage-vegetable mixture and 1/4 cup of the cheese. Season with salt and pepper. Stir to combine. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or overnight.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Brush a medium casserole dish with oil. Pour the chilled bread mixture into the prepared casserole dish. Sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 cup of cheese. Let sit at room temperature for 20 minutes.
  • Transfer the casserole to the oven and bake until puffed and golden brown, about 30 minutes. (If the top of the casserole starts to get too brown, cover it with aluminum foil.) Remove to a rack to cool slightly. Serve hot or warm.

GAME DAY SAUSAGE SNACKS



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These fun, tasty sausage and cheese snacks are perfect for Game Day parties -or anytime!

Provided by Jen Camilleri

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Canapes and Crostini Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 4

12 ounces ground pork sausage
12 ounces spicy ground pork sausage
1 (16 ounce) jar processed cheese sauce
1 (1 pound) loaf sliced pumpernickel party bread

Steps:

  • Preheat the broiler.
  • Place ground pork sausage and spicy ground pork sausage in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain sausage. Mix in processed cheese sauce. Arrange pumpernickel party bread slices in a single layer on a medium baking sheet. Place even amounts of the sausage mixture on each slice.
  • Broil the bread slices 3 to 5 minutes, checking frequently, until toasted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 351.2 calories, Carbohydrate 18.3 g, Cholesterol 52.9 mg, Fat 25.3 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 12 g, SaturatedFat 10.4 g, Sodium 970.9 mg, Sugar 3.3 g

SAUSAGE CHEESE PUFFS



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People are always surprised when I tell them there are only four ingredients in this easy sausage balls recipe. Cheesy and spicy, these golden morsels are a fun novelty at a breakfast or brunch. They also make yummy appetizers. -Della Moore, Troy, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 25m

Yield about 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 pound bulk Italian sausage
3 cups biscuit/baking mix
4 cups shredded cheddar cheese
3/4 cup water

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. In a large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink, 5-7 minutes, breaking into crumbles; drain. , In a large bowl, combine biscuit mix and cheese; stir in sausage. Add water and toss with a fork until moistened. Shape into 1-1/2-in. balls. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. , Bake until puffed and golden brown, 12-15 minutes. Cool on wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 89 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 197mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.

CHEESY SAUSAGE BREAKFAST GRITS



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h25m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound ground breakfast sausage
3 cups lowfat (2 percent) milk
1 cup quick-cooking grits
3 cups grated Cheddar
4 large eggs
1 tablespoon hot sauce
4 scallions, white and light green parts, thinly sliced, dark green tops reserved for garnish
4 scallions, white and light green parts, thinly sliced, dark green tops reserved for garnish
1 jalapeno, minced
Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • In a 10-inch cast-iron skillet over medium heat, cook the sausage until browned and the fat is rendered, about 10 minutes, breaking up the chunks of sausage with the back of a wooden spoon. Remove the sausage to a bowl and set aside.
  • Add 2 cups of the milk and 2 cups water to the skillet and bring to a boil. Whisk in the grits slowly until smooth and no lumps remain. Reduce the heat and continue to cook, whisking, until very thick, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in about half of the grated cheese.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs with the hot sauce and remaining 1 cup milk. Slowly stream the egg mixture into the skillet with the grits while continuously whisking. Fold in the cooked sausage, scallions and jalapeno and season with salt and pepper. Top with the remaining cheese and bake until a knife inserted in the center comes out mostly clean, 50 minutes to 1 hour.
  • Slice the reserved scallion tops and sprinkle on top just before serving.

CHEESY SAUSAGE ONE-POT GNOCCHI



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This quick dish packs lots of flavors in one pot-Italian sausage, zucchini, pesto, kale and mascarpone, to name a few. Store-bought gnocchi is a convenient shortcut ingredient that cooks in just a few minutes. And since the gnocchi simmers right in the sauce, there's no need for a separate pot.

Provided by Ree Drummond Bio & Top Recipes

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 pound bulk Italian sausage
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon chile flakes, or more to taste
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 shallot, thinly sliced
1 cup fresh or frozen corn
1 small zucchini, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
1 small summer squash, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
2 tablespoons tomato paste
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 cups chicken stock
One 15-ounce can tomato sauce
2 heaping tablespoons pesto
One 15-ounce package gnocchi
3 cups torn kale
4 ounces mascarpone
Small block Parmesan, for grating
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves

Steps:

  • Heat a large pot over medium heat. Brown the sausage in larger chunks, 4 to 5 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and reserve. Drizzle in the olive oil, then add the chile flakes, garlic and shallot. Give the pan a stir, then add the corn, zucchini and summer squash and cook to soften, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the tomato paste and a big pinch of salt and pepper. Stir to coat. Deglaze with the chicken stock, scraping the pan. Stir in the tomato sauce and pesto, then bring to a boil. Add the gnocchi, kale and reserved sausage, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Cook, stirring frequently, until the gnocchi are tender and the sauce has thickened, 6 to 7 minutes. Stir in the mascarpone and taste. Adjust the seasoning as needed. Serve, garnished with grated Parmesan and basil.

SAUSAGE-CHEDDAR BISCUITS



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Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Categories     appetizer

Time 55m

Yield 16 to 18 biscuits

Number Of Ingredients 5

8 ounces fresh pork sausage with sage, casings removed
2 sticks (16 tablespoons) butter, softened
1 cup sour cream
2 cups self-rising flour
5 ounces shredded extra-sharp cheddar

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • In a medium skillet over medium heat, cook the sausage until well-browned, breaking it up into small pieces. Let cool completely, either on the counter or in the freezer.
  • Mix together the butter and sour cream in a stand mixer. Mix in the flour, 1 cup at a time, mixing until fully combined. Add the sausage and cheddar, and mix until well incorporated.
  • Drop heaping spoonfuls of the dough onto the prepared baking sheets. Bake until lightly browned, 20 to 25 minutes.

CHEESY SAUSAGE PENNE



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From TOH recipe by Dallas McCord. A easy dinner that can be served with toasted garlic bread, or a salad.

Provided by daisygrl64

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h20m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb Italian sausage, casing removed and chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 (26 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
1 (16 ounce) package penne pasta, uncooked
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 cup sour cream
4 green onions, sliced
2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • in a large skillet, cook the sausage and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain fat, stir in spaghetti sauce, bring to a boil, reduce heat cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
  • cook pasta according to package directions. drain. meanwhile in a small mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese and sour cream and onions.
  • in a greased shallow 3-qt baking dish, layer half of the pasta and sausage mixture. dollop with half of the cream cheese mixture, sprinkle with half of the cheddar cheese, repeat layers.
  • bake uncovered at 350*F for 30 to 35 minutes or until bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 498.8, Fat 29.5, SaturatedFat 14.6, Cholesterol 70.6, Sodium 954.3, Carbohydrate 41.1, Fiber 4.6, Sugar 6.4, Protein 18.2

CHEESY SAUSAGE ROLLS



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Bake these comforting bread rolls in a muffin tin - they're filled with cheddar, bangers, spring onions and garlic butter

Provided by Sarah Cook

Categories     Buffet, Side dish

Time 2h10m

Yield Makes 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

500g pack bread mix
oil , for greasing
8 good-quality sausages , cooked following pack instructions and cooled
a little flour , for dusting
50g garlic butter , melted
6 spring onions , finely sliced
200g mature cheddar , grated

Steps:

  • Make up the bread mix following pack instructions. Set aside somewhere warm-ish to rise, in a bowl covered with oiled cling film, while you get everything else ready. Slice the cooked sausages into just under 1cm slices.
  • Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to a rectangle roughly 50 x 30cm. Brush with half the garlic butter and scatter over the spring onions, cheese and sausages. Roll up the dough tightly from one of the longest sides, like a Swiss roll. Use a sharp, floured knife to cut the roll into 12 pieces. Wipe the holes of a 12-hole muffin tin with a little more melted butter. Push a roll of bread, cut-side up, into each hole. Dab the remaining butter over the tops, and cover loosely with oiled cling film. Set aside somewhere warm-ish for 30 mins to puff a little.
  • Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Bake the rolls for 20-25 mins until golden and risen. Cool in the tins for 10 mins, then lift out to eat warm, or cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 294 calories, Fat 17 grams fat, SaturatedFat 9 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 22 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 1 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 13 grams protein, Sodium 1.5 milligram of sodium

Tips:

  • To ensure even cooking, slice the crescent roll dough into uniform pieces.
  • Use a sharp knife to cut the sausage links into small, bite-sized pieces.
  • Don't overcrowd the baking sheet. Leave some space between the sausage rolls so they can cook evenly.
  • Bake the sausage rolls until they are golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  • Serve the sausage rolls warm with your favorite dipping sauce.

Conclusion:

These cheesy sausage snacks are a quick and easy appetizer or snack that is perfect for any occasion. They are made with just a few simple ingredients and can be customized to your liking. You can use different types of sausage, cheese, and seasonings to create a variety of flavors. These sausage rolls are also a great way to use up leftover sausage and crescent roll dough. With their flaky crescent roll crust and savory sausage and cheese filling, these snacks are sure to be a hit with everyone. They're perfect for parties, potlucks, or just a quick and easy snack.

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