🧀 Cheesy Sausage Phyllo Bites
These crispy, cheesy sausage bites are the perfect party appetizer! Made with flaky phyllo pastry shells, savory sausage, creamy cheese, and fresh green onions, they’re easy to prepare and absolutely delicious. Perfect for holidays, family gatherings, or game-day snacks!
🛒 Ingredients
- 1 package (about 30) frozen mini phyllo pastry shells, thawed if needed
- 1 lb (450 g) ground breakfast sausage
- 4 oz (115 g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese or mozzarella
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon paprika (optional)
👩🍳 Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Arrange the mini phyllo shells on a baking sheet.
- Cook the sausage: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground sausage until browned and fully cooked, breaking it into small crumbles. Drain excess grease.
- Prepare the filling: In a bowl, combine the cooked sausage, softened cream cheese, shredded cheese, green onions, garlic powder, black pepper, and paprika. Mix until evenly combined.
- Fill the shells: Spoon the sausage mixture into each mini phyllo shell, filling them generously.
- Bake: Bake for 10–15 minutes, or until the filling is hot, the cheese is melted, and the edges are golden brown.
- Serve: Allow the bites to cool for 2–3 minutes before serving. Garnish with extra chopped green onions if desired.
⏱️ Quick Recipe Details
- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Cook time: 15 minutes
- Total time: 30 minutes
- Yield: About 30 bites
- Difficulty: Easy
💡 Tips for the Best Results
- Drain the sausage well to keep the pastry shells crispy.
- For extra flavor, use spicy sausage or add a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- You can assemble the filling ahead of time and refrigerate it until ready to use.
- Serve warm for the best cheesy texture.
Note: This is a suggested recipe based on the appearance of the photo; the exact ingredients and original recipe are not confirmed.