Sausage Stuffing Bites with Cranberry Dijon Sauce
If you’re the one sneaking extra spoonfuls of stuffing straight from the pan, these Sausage Stuffing Bites are your new favorite Thanksgiving hack. Crispy on the outside, savory and tender inside—each bite packs the full flavor of the holiday table in miniature form. Paired with a sweet-tangy cranberry Dijon dip, they’re the appetizer everyone didn’t know they needed.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Total Time: 45 minutes
Ingredients
Stuffing Bites:
• 1 lb ground Italian sausage
• 2 cups seasoned stuffing mix (or keto/low-carb alternative)
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1/4 cup finely diced celery
• 1/4 cup finely diced onion
• 1/2 tsp dried sage
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp melted butter (for brushing)
Cranberry Dijon Sauce:
• 1/2 cup cranberry sauce
• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tbsp honey (or sugar-free alternative)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment.
Cook sausage: Brown sausage in a skillet with onion and celery until fully cooked. Let cool slightly.
Mix bites: In a large bowl, combine sausage mixture with stuffing mix, broth, egg, sage, and pepper. Let sit 5 mins to absorb.
Form & bake: Scoop into 1.5″ balls and place on baking sheet. Brush with melted butter. Bake for 20–25 mins until golden.
Make sauce: Mix cranberry sauce, Dijon, and honey until smooth. Serve with warm bites.
Nutrition
- Calories: 95 per bite
- Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Protein: 6g