Sausage Bites Recipe
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Toppings
Method
Preparation
- 1
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 2
Cook Sausage
In a skillet over medium heat, crumble and cook the Italian sausage until browned and fully cooked, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess grease and let it cool slightly.
- 3
Mix Filling
In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked sausage, cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, garlic powder, and black pepper. Mix until well combined and set aside.
- 4
Prepare Puff Pastry
Roll out the puff pastry sheets on a lightly floured surface. Cut each sheet into 3-inch squares.
Assembly
- 5
Fill Pastry Squares
Place a tablespoon of the sausage mixture in the center of each puff pastry square.
- 6
Seal the Bites
Fold the corners of the pastry over the filling to create a pocket. Pinch the seams to seal them securely.
- 7
Prepare Egg Wash
In a small bowl, beat the egg. Brush the tops of the puff pastry bites with the egg wash and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
Baking
- 8
Bake the Bites
Place the filled and sealed puff pastry bites on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
- 9
Cool and Serve
Once baked, remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.