Sausage Cranberry Brie Bites Recipe

A perfect balance of savory sausage, creamy brie, and sweet-tart cranberry sauce, these bite-sized appetizers are ideal for parties, holidays, or quick snacks. Inspired by classic puff pastry and crescent dough versions, this recipe is simple, elegant, and irresistibly delicious.

These sausage cranberry brie bites are the ultimate crowd-pleaser easy to make, visually appealing, and packed with flavor. Whether you’re hosting a party or just craving a gourmet snack, this recipe delivers every time.

Ingredients

For Sausage Filling

• 250g (½ lb) ground sausage (pork or chicken)
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp onion powder
• ½ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• Optional: rosemary or parsley

For Bites

• 1 sheet puff pastry (or crescent dough)
• 100g brie cheese (cut into cubes)
• ½ cup cranberry sauce
• 1 egg + 1 tbsp water (egg wash)
• Fresh parsley (for garnish)

Step by Step Method

Start by preheating your oven to 190°C (375°F) and lightly greasing a mini muffin tray or lining a baking sheet. While the oven heats, cook the ground sausage in a pan over medium heat. Break it apart using a spatula and season with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and herbs. Cook until browned and fully done, then drain any excess fat and let it cool slightly.

Next, roll out your puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface. Cut it into small squares (about 2–2.5 inches each) and gently press each square into the muffin tray cavities to form little cups. If using crescent dough, seal the seams before cutting to ensure even baking.

Now assemble the bites by adding a spoonful of cooked sausage into each pastry cup. Place a cube of brie cheese on top, followed by a small dollop of cranberry sauce. This layering ensures a perfect blend of flavors in every bite—savory, creamy, and slightly sweet.

In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and water to create an egg wash. Brush it lightly over the pastry edges to give a golden, glossy finish when baked.

Bake the bites in the preheated oven for 12–15 minutes, or until the pastry is puffed and golden brown and the cheese is melted. Let them cool for 5 minutes before removing from the tray.

Finally, garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve warm for the best flavor and texture.

Quick Tips for Best Results

• Use whole berry cranberry sauce for better texture
• Brie rind is edible but can be removed for smoother bites
• Make ahead: assemble and refrigerate, then bake when needed
• Add nuts (pecans/walnuts) for crunch

Nutritional Information (Approx. Per Bite)

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Sausage Cranberry Brie Bites

Recipe by starsgab23@gmail.com

Servings

24

servings

Prep time

15

minutes

Cooking time

15

minutes

Calories

110

kcal

Ingredients

• For Filling

• 250g ground sausage (pork or chicken)

• ½ tsp garlic powder

• ½ tsp onion powder

• ½ tsp salt

• ¼ tsp black pepper

• Optional: chopped parsley or rosemary

• For Assembly

• 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed)

• 100g brie cheese (cut into small cubes)

• ½ cup cranberry sauce

• 1 egg (for egg wash)

• 1 tbsp water

• Fresh parsley (for garnish)

Directions

• Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F). Grease a mini muffin tray or line a baking sheet.
• In a skillet over medium heat, cook sausage with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Break into crumbles and cook until browned. Drain excess fat and set aside.
• Roll out puff pastry and cut into 2–2.5 inch squares. Press each square into mini muffin cups to form pastry shells.
• Add a spoonful of cooked sausage into each pastry cup. Place a cube of brie on top, then add a small dollop of cranberry sauce.
• Whisk egg with water and brush lightly over pastry edges for a golden finish.
• Bake for 12–15 minutes or until pastry is puffed and golden brown and cheese is melted.
• Let cool for 5 minutes, garnish with parsley, and serve warm.

Notes

• Use whole cranberry sauce for better texture
  Remove brie rind if you prefer a smoother bite
  Add chopped nuts for extra crunch
  Can be assembled ahead and baked later