Description
Savory sausage and cheese bites showcase Mediterranean flavors with a creamy dip. Guests will devour these irresistible appetizers that blend rich textures and zesty spices effortlessly.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 pound (454 g) ground sausage
- 2 cups baking mix
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp mustard
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat the oven to 375°F and lightly spray a baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray to ensure easy release.
- Mixing: In a large mixing bowl, combine ground sausage, baking mix, shredded cheese, and black pepper. Gently knead the ingredients with fingertips until thoroughly blended and evenly distributed.
- Forming and Baking: Roll the mixture into one-inch diameter balls, placing them on the prepared baking sheet with slight separation. Slide the tray into the preheated oven and bake for 18-20 minutes, turning the bites midway to achieve uniform golden-brown coloration and complete internal cooking.
- Sauce Creation: While bites are roasting, whisk mayonnaise and mustard in a separate bowl until smooth and well incorporated, creating a creamy complementary dipping sauce.
- Serving: Extract the sausage and cheese bites from the oven once they reach a perfect golden exterior. Plate the warm morsels alongside the prepared sauce, ready for immediate enjoyment.
Notes
- Precise Ingredient Mixing: Blend ingredients using fingertips to ensure even distribution of flavors and prevent clumping.
- Uniform Bite Formation: Create consistent one-inch spheres for even cooking and attractive presentation.
- Rotation Technique: Turn bites midway through baking to achieve golden-brown exterior and thorough internal cooking.
- Dipping Sauce Preparation: Whisk mayonnaise and mustard until smooth for a perfectly blended accompaniment.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 40mg