Pin It Savory sausage rounds topped with tangy cranberry sauce and fresh herbs, these festive bites are perfect for holiday gatherings and cocktail parties.
I always bring these holly berry sausage bites to holiday parties and they disappear quickly every time.
Ingredients
- Sausage: 450 g (1 lb) good-quality cocktail sausages or thick pork sausages cut into 2-cm (¾-inch) slices, 1 tbsp olive oil
- Topping: 120 g (½ cup) cranberry sauce (whole berry recommended), 2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley finely chopped, 1 tbsp fresh rosemary finely chopped, 1 small red chili deseeded and finely diced (optional for heat)
- Garnish: Fresh small parsley or rosemary sprigs (to resemble holly leaves), 24 fresh or dried cranberries (or pomegranate seeds for berries)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven:
- Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare sausages:
- Toss the sausage slices with olive oil and arrange in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- Roast:
- Roast for 15–20 minutes turning halfway until golden and cooked through.
- Mix topping:
- Meanwhile in a small bowl mix the cranberry sauce with chopped parsley rosemary and chili (if using).
- Cool sausages:
- Remove sausages from the oven and cool slightly.
- Add topping:
- Spoon a small dollop of the herbed cranberry mixture onto each sausage bite.
- Garnish:
- Garnish each with a mini parsley or rosemary sprig and a cranberry or pomegranate seed to create a festive holly berry look.
- Serve:
- Arrange on a platter and serve warm or at room temperature.
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My family enjoys making these together during the holidays and they bring joy to every gathering.
Required Tools
Sharp knife Baking sheet Parchment paper Small mixing bowl Spoon
Allergen Information
Contains meat (pork or turkey depending on sausage choice). May contain gluten if sausages are not gluten-free. Double-check sausage and cranberry sauce labels for allergens.
Nutritional Information
Calories 70 Total fat 4 g Carbohydrates 4 g Protein 3 g per serving.
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These festive bites bring a perfect balance of savory and tart to your holiday table.
Recipe Questions & Answers
- → What type of sausages work best for these bites?
Good-quality cocktail or thick pork sausages cut into small slices are ideal; turkey sausages work well for a lighter option.
- → Can I prepare these bites gluten-free?
Yes, by choosing gluten-free sausages and checking the cranberry sauce ingredients, you can keep this dish gluten-free.
- → How should I best garnish these sausage bites?
Fresh parsley or rosemary sprigs along with cranberries or pomegranate seeds create a festive holly berry appearance.
- → What cooking method is recommended?
Roasting the sausage slices on a baking sheet at 200°C (400°F) until golden and cooked through yields the best texture and flavor.
- → Are these bites served hot or cold?
They can be enjoyed warm straight from the oven or at room temperature, making them versatile for parties.
- → What drinks pair well with these sausage bites?
Sparking wine or a light red wine complement the savory and tangy flavors beautifully.