Festive Holly Berry Sausage Bites (Printable)

Savory sausage slices adorned with cranberry sauce and fresh herbs for festive gatherings.

# What You'll Need:

→ Sausage

01 - 1 lb good-quality cocktail sausages or thick pork sausages, sliced into 3/4-inch rounds
02 - 1 tbsp olive oil

→ Topping

03 - 1/2 cup cranberry sauce (whole berry preferred)
04 - 2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
05 - 1 tbsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped
06 - 1 small red chili, deseeded and finely diced (optional)

→ Garnish

07 - Fresh small parsley or rosemary sprigs for decoration
08 - 24 fresh or dried cranberries or pomegranate seeds

# Directions:

01 - Set the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Toss the sausage rounds with olive oil and lay them in a single layer on the baking sheet.
03 - Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, turning once halfway through, until golden and thoroughly cooked.
04 - Combine the cranberry sauce, parsley, rosemary, and chili (if using) in a small bowl.
05 - Remove sausages from the oven and allow to cool slightly.
06 - Place a small spoonful of the cranberry-herb mixture on each sausage piece.
07 - Top each bite with a parsley or rosemary sprig and a cranberry or pomegranate seed to mimic holly berries.
08 - Arrange on a platter and serve warm or at room temperature.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Perfect for holiday gatherings and cocktail parties
  • Easy to prepare and gluten-free option available
02 -
  • For a gluten-free version, ensure your sausages are gluten-free
  • Substitute turkey sausages for a lighter option
03 -
  • Add a thin slice of toasted baguette under each sausage for extra crunch
  • Use whole berry cranberry sauce for best texture and flavor
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