You don’t need to look any further. These little bites are savory, cheesy, crave-worthy, the perfect package.
These bites work perfectly to bring to any party, as a great appetizer addition, or even a subtle compliment for that brunch.
Serve with a Dijon mustard, honey mustard dip, or a hot honey drizzle.
This recipe makes about 35-40 bites.
Prep Time20 minsCook Time35 minsTotal Time55 mins
2 cups Pancake mix
1 tsp Garlic powder
1 tsp Salt
1 tsp Paprika
1 tsp Dry mustard (optional)
1 lb Pork sausage
8 oz Cheddar cheese, shreddedFreshly shred for optimal flavor…about 3 cups
¾ cup Water
2 Green onions, finely choppedAbout 1/4 cup
1Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Prepare 2 cookie sheets by lining them with parchment paper.
2Sift together in a medium bowl dry ingredients. Pancake mix thru dry mustard (if using).
You can sift ingredients together by mixing in a fine mesh sieve and shaking the powders through.
3Mix in a large bowl, pork sausage, cheese, water and onions. Squeeze together with your hands. Gradually add to mixture dry ingredients. Mix well.
If mixture seems to dry, you can let it rest for a few minutes, add water, a tablespoon at a time.
It should come together like a meatball mixture.
4Scoop mixture, a large spoonful, making balls about 1”-2” in size and place on prepared baking sheets.
5Bake sausage bites for about 30 minutes, or until golden brown on top.
6Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce.
Enjoy!!
Ingredients
2 cups Pancake mix
1 tsp Garlic powder
1 tsp Salt
1 tsp Paprika
1 tsp Dry mustard (optional)
1 lb Pork sausage
8 oz Cheddar cheese, shreddedFreshly shred for optimal flavor…about 3 cups
¾ cup Water
2 Green onions, finely choppedAbout 1/4 cup
Directions
1Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Prepare 2 cookie sheets by lining them with parchment paper.
2Sift together in a medium bowl dry ingredients. Pancake mix thru dry mustard (if using).
You can sift ingredients together by mixing in a fine mesh sieve and shaking the powders through.
3Mix in a large bowl, pork sausage, cheese, water and onions. Squeeze together with your hands. Gradually add to mixture dry ingredients. Mix well.
If mixture seems to dry, you can let it rest for a few minutes, add water, a tablespoon at a time.
It should come together like a meatball mixture.
4Scoop mixture, a large spoonful, making balls about 1”-2” in size and place on prepared baking sheets.
5Bake sausage bites for about 30 minutes, or until golden brown on top.
6Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce.
Enjoy!!
Southern Sausage & Cheddar Bites