Description
These Easy Pepper Jelly Sausage Breakfast Bites are a delicious combination of savory sausage, creamy cheese, and a sweet and spicy pepper jelly glaze. Perfect for a quick breakfast or brunch, these little bites are sure to impress! The combination of flavors will have everyone coming back for more.
Ingredients
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1 lb breakfast sausage
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1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
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1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
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1/2 cup pepper jelly
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1 package (1.5 oz) refrigerated crescent roll dough
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1/4 tsp black pepper
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1/4 tsp garlic powder
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Fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
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Combine the breakfast sausage, shredded cheddar cheese, cream cheese, black pepper, and garlic powder in a large mixing bowl. Mix until well combined.
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Unroll the crescent roll dough and separate it into triangles.
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Spoon a small amount of the sausage mixture at the wide end of each triangle. Roll them up from the wide end to the point.
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Place the rolled sausage bites on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
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Heat the pepper jelly in a small saucepan over low heat until melted and smooth.
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Once baked, remove the sausage bites from the oven and brush the melted pepper jelly over the top of each bite.
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Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired, and serve warm.
Notes
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You can customize the type of cheese for added flavor (e.g., Monterey Jack or pepper jack for extra spice).
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Make sure the sausage mixture is well-combined to ensure an even filling.
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The pepper jelly glaze adds a sweet-spicy kick, so adjust the amount according to your taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Sausage Bite
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 25mg