Cheesy Sausage Puff Pastry Bites

5 from 1 vote

Cheesy Sausage Puff Pastry Bites bring together flaky golden pastry, savory sausage filling, and easy party-ready appetizers. Puff pastry wrapped around seasoned sausage, cheddar cheese, and cream cheese creates a bite-size appetizer recipe baked until crisp and golden in the oven.

Prep Time20

Cook Time40

Chill and Rest30

Total Time1 30

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 455kcal

Author: Jami Powell

Equipment

Baking sheet
Parchment paper
Rolling Pin
Mixing Bowl
Sharp Knife

Ingredients

1 sheet puff pastry thawed
1 pound mild breakfast sausage uncooked
1 ½ cups sharp cheddar cheese finely grated
3 tablespoons cream cheese
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon onion powder
Pinch of cayenne pepper optional, for a slight kick
1 egg beaten (for egg wash)

Garnish

Everything Bagel Seasoning Optional

Instructions

In a mixing bowl, combine the uncooked sausage, sharp cheddar cheese, cream cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne (if using). Mix thoroughly until evenly combined. Shape the mixture into a long, even log about 1 ½ inches thick.
Roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface to thin it slightly. Place the sausage log along one edge of the pastry. Roll the pastry tightly around the sausage, ensuring just one thin layer of pastry encases the filling. Trim any excess pastry to avoid overlap.
Slice into 1-inch rounds using a sharp knife. Brush the top of each with the beaten egg. Sprinkle with Everything Bagel Seasoning for added flavor (optional).
Place the sausage rounds on a parchment paper lined baking sheet, seam-side down. Refrigerate for 20–30 minutes to firm up the pastry and allow the filling to blend.
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Bake the log for 20 minutes, then cover with foil and bake for 15-20 more minutes, or until the pastry is golden and the sausage is fully cooked (internal temperature of 160°F/71°C).
Let the log cool for 5–10 minutes. Serve warm with dipping sauces like honey mustard, tangy cream cheese dip, or spicy maple syrup.

Notes

Cooking Notes

Chilling the pastry log before baking helps the slices hold their shape in the oven. Wrapping the sausage in a thin layer of pastry keeps the bites flaky rather than doughy. Brushing the tops with egg wash helps the pastry bake golden and crisp.

Tips for Best Results

Use cold puff pastry so it stays flaky during baking.
Slice the pastry rounds evenly so they cook at the same rate.
Leave space between the bites on the baking sheet for proper browning.
Let them cool briefly after baking so the filling sets slightly.

How to Know It’s Ready

The puff pastry should be golden brown and crisp. The sausage filling should be fully cooked with an internal temperature of about 160°F.

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