Ok, if you are looking for another appetizer to add to your Easter menu, you’ve got to try these Sausage Cheddar Bites. If Deviled Eggs are my must-have Easter traditon, then these are my brother’s. And I tell my kids, you better act fast if you want any because their uncle just pulls himself right up to the platter as if it’s his own plate!
Easy to put together, only a few ingredients, and quick to bake, these Sausage Cheddar Bites will quickly become a go-to appetizer for you. They’re great for a brunch, but savory enough to work as an app for any time of day. They look great on a simple platter and you can serve them with toothpicks…delicious both hot from the oven or at room temp.
A key to this recipe’s simplicity is that it starts with Bisquick! The version we’ll make for Easter this weekend uses breakfast sausage and cheddar cheese. But you can easily give these Sausage Cheddar Bites a spicy Mexican flair with the addition of cumin, chilies and Mexican cheese like Julie does over at Julie’s Eats & Treats. Or switch out the sausage for chorizo and add corn like this recipe on the Betty Crocker website.
Give these a try and let me know what you think, and let me know if you decide to try one of the other versions. Share a pic with #thepreservesproject if you serve these this weekend. I’d love to hear what some of your go-to appetizers are in the comments below!
- 2 lbs breakfast sausage
- 1½ c. Bisquick
- 16 oz. sharp cheddar
- ½ c. chopped onion
- ½ c. chopped celery
- ½ tsp. garlic powder
- Preheat oven to 375°.
- Shred cheese and mix all ingredients in large bowl.
- Form into 1" balls. Place on a cookie sheet.
- Bake 15 minutes until golden brown.
Can you tell me how long to bake if I freeze theses; may just halve the recipe??
Hi! You can make the balls and then place in the freezer, unbaked. When ready, bake from frozen about 20 mins or until browned. Enjoy!
These look delicious and perfect for an appetizer. I love how simple the recipe is too!
Perfect for Easter brunch!!
Yum those look like the perfect appetizer or snack!
Oh yum! My husband and I would LOVE these. Saving to make once we pick up the ingredients we’re missing 🙂
Wow, I pinned this – must try – they look so simple – yet delicious! 🙂
Neat expansion of sausage balls. The celery and onions seem like a great compliment and great bite.
This is my favorite quick last minute party recipe! They’re always a hit. They’re just as delicious the next morning with a drizzle of maple syrup! I haven’t tried it with the onion and celery – I’ll try it that way next time.
This looks so good and easy to make too!
Hubby has dibs on this recipe! I love all of the deliciousness you post!!!
Yum! I love how little ingredients there are in this recipe, makes life so much easier!
Yummy! And is much easier to make than it looks! I can see why it’s a crowd pleaser.
Oh yum! These would be a huge hit with my family. My husband and youngest love sausage.
Thanks for stopping by Emily…I hope you give them a try and enjoy!
These sound so yummy. I’m going to make them this weekend.
Thanks for stopping by Deb! Enjoy and have a great weekend!
These look amazing. We usually cook ours with eggs instead of Bisquick, but I want to try this take on it as well!
Thanks Nicole! If you try it this way, let me know!
I’ve never tried these, but I have all the ingredients. I think these bites would entice my kiddos to try something new too. Thanks for sharing!
This is my favorite thing to make for an appetizer. SO easy!
Omg these sausage cheddar bites sounds absolutely delicious!!! So need to give your recipe a try!!!
Sausage Balls were one of my favorite appetizers of all time when I was a kid, and these are like the fancy grown-up version of those. Can’t wait to give them a try. Looks delicious! 🙂