Description
These Easy Pepper Jelly Sausage Breakfast Bites are a delicious combination of savory sausage, sweet and spicy pepper jelly, and fluffy biscuit dough, baked to golden perfection. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a tasty appetizer, they offer a flavorful bite-sized treat that’s quick to prepare and guaranteed to please crowds.
Ingredients
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Sausage Mixture
- 1 pound breakfast sausage (mild or spicy, depending on preference)
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Toppings and Dough
- 1/4 cup pepper jelly (store-bought or homemade)
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
- 1 package of mini biscuit dough (or homemade biscuit dough)
Instructions
- Cook the sausage: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the breakfast sausage, breaking it up into crumbles. Continue cooking until browned and fully cooked through, about 6-8 minutes.
- Season the sausage: Drain any excess grease from the skillet. Stir in the garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper to enhance the flavor of the sausage mixture.
- Prepare the muffin tin: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a mini muffin tin with cooking spray or line it with paper liners to prevent sticking.
- Form biscuit bases: Roll out the mini biscuit dough and cut it into smaller rounds that will fit into the muffin cups. Press each dough round firmly into the bottom and up the sides of the muffin cups to create a base.
- Add sausage filling: Spoon about 1 tablespoon of the cooked sausage mixture into each biscuit-lined muffin cup, spreading it evenly.
- Top with pepper jelly and cheese: Add approximately 1 teaspoon of pepper jelly over the sausage in each cup. If desired, sprinkle a little shredded cheddar cheese on top for extra flavor and richness.
- Bake: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the biscuit dough turns golden brown and is cooked through.
- Cool and serve: Remove the bites from the oven and allow them to cool slightly in the pan. Then, carefully remove them from the muffin tin and serve warm.
- Enjoy: These bites make a perfect breakfast item, appetizer, or snack – enjoy their perfect blend of savory, sweet, and spicy flavors!
Notes
- You can adjust the spiciness by choosing mild or spicy sausage and picking a pepper jelly that suits your taste.
- The addition of cheddar cheese is optional but adds a nice creamy texture and flavor contrast.
- If mini biscuit dough is unavailable, use regular biscuit dough and cut it into appropriately sized rounds.
- These bites can be prepared ahead and reheated gently in the oven to retain their crispiness.
- Store leftover bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
