Description
Zesty “Spicy Buffalo Cheddar Sausage Bites” deliver a flavor-packed punch that promises to elevate party appetizers. Guests will savor each bold, tangy morsel that combines classic buffalo heat with rich cheddar goodness.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground pork
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup buffalo sauce
Cheese and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Binding and Additional Ingredients:
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Blend ground pork with sharp cheddar, buffalo sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper in a spacious mixing bowl, meticulously incorporating all seasonings.
- Introduce a cracked egg into the meat mixture, then dust breadcrumbs across the surface, gently folding components until uniformly distributed without excessive manipulation.
- Seal the mixture and chill in the refrigerator for half an hour, allowing flavors to harmonize and enhance structural integrity.
- Heat oven to 400°F and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Utilizing sanitized hands, form the chilled mixture into consistent spherical portions, each measuring roughly one inch in diameter.
- Position sausage bites on the lined baking sheet, maintaining slight separation to promote uniform heat circulation.
- Roast for 20 minutes, midway rotating the pan, until internal temperature hits 160°F and exterior achieves a rich golden-brown complexion.
- Extract from oven and permit brief resting to stabilize internal temperature and preserve succulence.
- Embellish with finely chopped parsley, introducing a vibrant, aromatic dimension to these zesty, cheese-infused morsels.
- Present alongside ranch or blue cheese dressing for complementary dipping experience.
Notes
- Gluten-Free Adaptation: Swap traditional breadcrumbs with gluten-free alternatives like almond flour or crushed pork rinds to maintain texture while accommodating gluten-sensitive diets.
- Meat Temperature Precision: Use a digital meat thermometer to guarantee the internal temperature hits 160°F, ensuring food safety without overcooking the sausage bites.
- Flavor Customization: Experiment with different hot sauces or cheese varieties to create unique flavor profiles that match personal taste preferences.
- Preparation Efficiency: Form sausage bites ahead of time and freeze uncooked for convenient meal prep, allowing quick cooking when unexpected guests arrive or craving strikes.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 18-22 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 16 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg