Description
These Easy Pepper Jelly Sausage Breakfast Bites combine savory breakfast sausage with a sweet and spicy pepper jelly topping, all nestled inside flaky mini biscuit dough. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a flavorful appetizer, these bite-sized treats are simple to make and sure to impress with their balance of flavors and textures.
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
Topping 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 the sausage is browned and fully cooked through, about 6-8 minutes.
- Season the Sausage: Drain any excess grease from the sausage, then stir in garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper to enhance the flavor.
- Prepare the Oven and 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. Press each round firmly into the muffin cups to create the base for your breakfast bites.
- Add Sausage Filling: Spoon about 1 tablespoon of the cooked sausage mixture into each biscuit-lined muffin cup.
- Top with Pepper Jelly and Cheese: Add a small spoonful (approximately 1 teaspoon) of pepper jelly on top of each sausage portion. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the jelly if desired for added richness.
- Bake the Bites: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the biscuit dough is golden brown and cooked through.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the bites from the oven and allow them to cool slightly. Serve warm as a delicious breakfast, brunch item, appetizer, or snack. Enjoy!
Notes
- You can adjust the spice level of the sausage or pepper jelly to suit your taste preferences.
- Using paper liners makes cleanup easier but is optional.
- These bites can be prepared in advance and reheated gently before serving.
- For a dairy-free version, omit the cheddar cheese or use a vegan cheese alternative.
