Description
Delicious Sausage and Cream Cheese Biscuit Bites! Quick, easy, and crowd-pleasing recipe with sausage, cream cheese, and biscuits!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound (454g) ground breakfast sausage (mild or spicy based on preference)
- 8 ounces (226g) cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- 2 tubes (16.3 ounces/462g each) refrigerated biscuit dough (regular, not flaky layers)
- 2 tablespoons (28g) unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 teaspoon (1g) garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon (0.5g) dried parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare the Sausage Filling Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground sausage and break it apart with a wooden spoon. Cook thoroughly until no pink remains, about 8-10 minutes, stirring frequently. Transfer the cooked sausage to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess grease and cool for about 10 minutes. The cooling step is crucial for maintaining the perfect texture of your Sausage and Cream Cheese Biscuit Bites.
- Step 2: Mix the Filling In a medium bowl, combine the cooled sausage and softened cream cheese. Mix thoroughly until well incorporated and creamy. The warmth from the sausage will help blend the ingredients, but the cream cheese should maintain its structure rather than melting completely. This creates that perfect creamy pocket inside each bite.
- Step 3: Prepare the Biscuits Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Open the tubes of biscuit dough and separate individual biscuits. On a lightly floured surface, flatten each biscuit to about 1/4-inch thickness using your fingers or a rolling pin. You’ll create small discs approximately 3-4 inches in diameter.
- Step 4: Fill and Seal Place approximately 1 tablespoon of the sausage and cream cheese mixture in the center of each flattened biscuit. Fold the edges up and over the filling, pinching firmly to seal completely. Roll the filled biscuit gently between your palms to form a ball, ensuring there are no openings where the filling could escape during baking.
- Step 5: Arrange and Brush Place the sealed biscuit bites on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. In a small bowl, combine the melted butter and garlic powder, then brush this mixture over the tops of each biscuit bite. This adds flavor while helping achieve that perfect golden-brown exterior.
- Step 6: Bake to Perfection Bake in the preheated oven for 18-22 minutes until the bites are golden brown and completely cooked through. Rotate the pans halfway through baking for even browning. When finished, let the Sausage and Cream Cheese Biscuit Bites cool for 5 minutes before serving – this allows the filling to set slightly while still serving them warm.
Notes
Fresh ingredients will always yield the best flavor results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 bites
- Calories: 180 calories per serving
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 12 grams
- Saturated Fat: 6 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 15 grams
- Fiber: 0.5 grams
- Protein: 5 grams
- Cholesterol: 25 mg