Sausage Bites

These delicious Sausage Bites are what I made for a fun Superbowl 2020 party. Unfortunately the patriots didn't make the cut this year, but this small punch of flavor will make up for it. What makes this fun cocktail snack so great for any party is how easy it is to make. If you don't have time to make this dish the day of, no sweat, you can prep the recipe a few days in advance and throw it in the freezer. This southern inspired dish is a biscuit base, that doesn't have added fat that you typically find in other recipes that are deep fried or has added creams. With that in mind, don't feel TOO guilty throwing back a few more of this savory bites. You won't regret it!

*Pairs nicely with a light beer or tonic beverage.

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Watch this quick video for step-by-step instructions provided by #cookingwkara

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Simple, quick and tasty appetizer perfect for the super bowl, wine night, or any fun party

Ingredients:

>1-1/2 cups of flour (Substitute for Gluten Free flour as you wish)

>1 teaspoon of baking powder

>1/4 teaspoon of salt and pepper

>1/8 teaspoon of cayenne pepper

>2 tablespoons of unsalted butter

>6-8 links of breakfast sausage (I used pork based sausage)

>1/4 cup of shredded sharp cheese

>1/4 cup of buttermilk

General directions:

1) Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

2) Combine all dry ingredients in a food processor: flour, salt, pepper, cayenne pepper and baking powder, pulse for 5-6 pulses.

3) Add in breakfast sausage links, butter and cheese into the food processor next. mix for 12-15 pulses until the mixture starts to resemble a corn meal consistency.

4) Place the mixture into a mixing bowl, then add the buttermilk into the bowl. Mix until the mixture starts to clump up together.

5) (Wash hands thoroughly*), and then start to mix the mixture together with your hands and start to roll the dough into 1 inch ball mixtures. Place the balls on a baking sheet that has a #Mucookingsheet or use olive oil on the bottom of the pan.

6) Place some foil/ or plastic wrap on top of the baking sheet and place in the freezer for 10-15 minutes

7) Take the baking sheet out of the freezer and then place in the oven for 20-25 minutes. Once fully cooked, place on a wire rack to let them cool for approximately 2-3 minutes & #Voila Enjoy these subtle spicy bites! Brought to you by #cookingwkara