Delicious Sheet Pan Smoked Sausage Cranberry Bites You’ll Love

These Sheet Pan Smoked Sausage Cranberry Bites are the ultimate effortless appetizer combining creamy white cheddar and tangy cranberry sauce.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 15

Total Time 30

Servings: 8 bites

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Calories: 180

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Bites

1 pound smoked sausage substitute with chicken or turkey sausage for a lighter option
1 cup whole berry cranberry sauce use homemade sauce for freshness or fruit chutney as a substitute
8 ounces white cheddar cheese mild cheddar can be used for a softer alternative
2 tablespoons olive oil feel free to swap with any neutral oil
1 teaspoon fresh thyme optional; use dried thyme as a milder alternative
as needed skewers or toothpicks essential for easy serving of the bite-sized pieces

Equipment

Sheet Pan
Mixing bowl
sharp knife

Method

Step‑by‑Step Instructions

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a sheet pan with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
Slice the smoked sausage into ½-inch rounds and toss with olive oil and fresh thyme in a mixing bowl.
Lay the seasoned sausage rounds flat on the sheet pan, top with a cube of white cheddar cheese, and add a dollop of cranberry sauce.
Bake for 12-15 minutes, looking for the cheese to melt and the sausage to sizzle.
Once baked, let the bites cool slightly and serve with skewers or toothpicks.

Nutrition

Serving: 2bitesCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 8gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 380mgPotassium: 100mgSugar: 2gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These bites can be assembled ahead of time and baked just before serving for a stress-free appetizer.

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