The Party Perfect Sausage Stuffing Bites You’ll Make All Season
If you’re looking for a festive appetizer that’s easy to assemble and guaranteed to disappear fast, these sausage stuffing bites are it.
Packed with savory herbs, tender vegetables, and flavorful sausage, they bake into golden, irresistible little bites that feel right at home on any holiday table.
Paired with a simple cranberry dipping sauce that hits the perfect sweet-tangy note, they offer everything you love about Thanksgiving stuffing – in party-friendly form.
Ingredients
Sausage Bites:
Cooking spray
2 large eggs
2 c. store-bought stuffing mix (such as Pepperidge Farms)
3/4 c. whole milk
1 tbsp. unsalted butter
1/2 medium yellow onion, finely chopped (about 1/2 c.)
1 stalk celery, finely chopped (about 1/2 c.)
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1 lb. uncooked bulk sweet Italian sausage
1/4 c. fresh parsley, finely chopped
3/4 tsp. poultry seasoning
Cranberry Sauce:
1 c. whole berry cranberry sauce
1 tbsp. honey
2 tsp. Dijon mustard
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Chopped fresh parsley, for serving
Soften The Stuffing Base
Preheat your oven to 400°F and lightly coat two baking sheets with cooking spray.
In a large bowl, whisk the eggs until smooth, then stir in the stuffing mix and milk.
Make sure the cubes are well coated, then let the mixture rest for about 10 minutes. This allows the stuffing to soften and absorb the liquid, creating the perfect texture for shaping.
Sauté The Aromatics
While the stuffing hydrates, melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat.
Add the onions, celery, and a pinch of both salt and pepper. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are soft and fragrant.
Allow this mixture to cool slightly before adding it to the rest of the ingredients – this keeps the eggs from scrambling when everything comes together.
Mix, Shape, And Bake
Crumble the sausage into the bowl of softened stuffing, then add the cooked vegetables, chopped parsley, and poultry seasoning.
Season with salt and pepper, and mix gently until just combined.
Roll the mixture into 1 ½-inch balls (about 2 tablespoons each) and place them onto the prepared baking sheets.
Bake for roughly 20 minutes, rotating the sheets halfway through, until the bites are deeply browned and cooked through.
Whip Up The Cranberry Sauce And Serve
In a separate bowl, stir together the cranberry sauce, honey, and mustard, seasoning lightly with salt and pepper.
This quick dip brings a bright, tangy contrast that pairs perfectly with the richness of the sausage.
Transfer the warm bites to a serving platter, top with a sprinkle of fresh parsley, and serve with the cranberry sauce on the side.
They’re festive, flavorful, and guaranteed to be a hit.
