Sheet Pan Smoked Sausage Cranberry Bites
These Sheet Pan Smoked Sausage Cranberry Bites are quick, festive appetizers made with smoky sausage rounds, sharp white cheddar, and tart whole cranberries, all topped with a sprinkle of rosemary. Perfect for Christmas parties, they’re sweet, savory, and ready in under 30 minutes.
Equipment
- Sheet Pan
- Parchment Paper
- Toothpicks or Decorative Picks
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 12 oz smoked sausage sliced into ½-inch rounds
- 1 cup whole cranberry sauce use whole berries
- 6 oz sharp white cheddar cheese cut into small cubes
- 1 tbsp fresh rosemary finely chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
- Place sausage slices in a single layer on the sheet pan. Roast for 15–18 minutes until browned and sizzling.
- While sausage cooks, cube the cheese and separate whole cranberries from the sauce.
- Let sausage cool for 8–10 minutes to prevent cheese from melting too quickly.
- Assemble each bite: top sausage slice with a cube of cheddar and a whole cranberry. Skewer with a pick and sprinkle with rosemary.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- To add a bonus layer of flavor, try spreading a little grainy mustard on the sausage before adding the cheddar and cranberry.
- For variation, swap rosemary with orange zest or try different cheeses like Havarti or Pepper Jack.
- These bites can be kept warm in a 200°F oven for longer gatherings.