Indulge in Cheesy Sausage Toast Bites: The Holiday Hero Appetizer Your Guests Will Love!
As the holiday season twinkles with festive lights and joyous melodies, every host is on the hunt for that perfect appetizer to please the palates and ease the chaos of celebration preparation. Enter the Cheesy Sausage Toast Bites — a delicious trifecta of delectable, easy-to-find ingredients that checks all the boxes for easy, tasty, and downright irresistible holiday snacking.
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5 Reasons You’ll Love Cheesy Sausage Toast Bites
- Ubiquitous Ingredients: These little bites of heaven require ingredients you can find at any local grocery store.
- Make-Ahead Magic: Prep ahead and then reheat before serving—less kitchen time and more party time.
- Reheatable Rave: Leftovers? A quick warm-up, and they’re as good as new. That is, if there are any!
- Universal Yum: Loved by all, from tots to grandparents—watch them disappear as fast as you can make them.
- Simplicity is Key: With just three main components, these appetizers are the epitome of ‘easy gourmet.’
Sausage Velveeta Party Toast Kitchen Essentials
- Non-stick frying pan
- Baking tray
- Parchment paper (for no-mess baking)
- Spatula (for that perfect crumble)
- Spoon (for spreading the mixture on the toast)
Cheesy Sausage Toast Bites Ingredients
- Pork sausage
- Velveeta cheese
- Cocktail rye bread
- Black pepper (*Optional – for that little kick)
How to Make Cheesy Sausage Toast Bites
- Prep the Frying Pan For The Cheesy Sausage Toast Bites
- Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- Arrange party rye squares on the tray set aside.
- Sausage Prep
- Place sausage in a non-stick frying pan over medium heat.
- As the sausage cooks, break it apart with a spatula into crumbles.
- Continue to cook until evenly browned, about 10 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Velveeta Cheese Prep
- Once the sausage is browned, you may choose to drain the fat or leave it in for flavor.
- Add the cubed cheese to the sausage in the pan.
- Stir the mixture until the cheese is completely melted and combined with the sausage, then remove from heat.
- Assemble the Sausage Velveeta Party Toast Bites
- Spoon the sausage and cheese mixture onto the party rye bread squares, using about a tablespoon per piece.
- Ensure each piece of party rye is evenly topped.
- Broil The Cheesy Sausage Toast Bites
- Preheat the oven to the low broil setting.
- Once preheated, place the prepared tray in the oven.
- Broil for approximately 3 minutes or until the tops are golden brown. Watch carefully to prevent burning.
- Serve Your Cheesy Sausage Toast Appetizers
- Serve the cheesy sausage toast bites warm, either straight from the baking tray or transferred to a serving platter.
- If there are leftovers, the sausage mixture can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week or frozen for up to 3 months for later use.
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Pro Chef Tip
For best results, use a non-stick pan to prevent sticking, especially when melting the cheese. Adjust cooking times based on your stove and oven, as appliance temperatures can vary. Enjoy your cheesy sausage toast bites hot and fresh out of the oven!
What To Pair With Your Sausage Velveeta Party Toast
- Pair with a bold red wine or a light beer for the adults.
- Offer alongside other finger foods like veggies and dip for a varied spread.
- Don’t forget the small plates and napkins—it will get deliciously messy.
When To Serve These Bite Size Cheesy Sausage Appetizers
- Holiday Parties: Thanksgiving, Christmas, Christmas Eve & New Year’s Eve, BBQs, Father’s Day, etc. \
- Football Games: Tailgating, Playoffs, Super Bowl Sunday, etc.
- Hockey Games: Tailgating, home parties, etc.
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Make sure to come back and tell me how your Cheesy Sausage Toast bites turned out! ~ DANA XO
There’s nothing like food to bring the whole family together. No matter what everyone is doing, they will stop for a great appetizer; the same is true when you are having a party. Good eats bring everyone together. Our trifecta of bread, cheese, and meat is just that, and it is so easy to make!
Parties don’t officially kick off until the food and drinks are out, so start your party right! We hope you enjoy this simple recipe and that you use it over and over again! ~ DANA XO
Dana’s family is throughout Sicily: Palermo, Cefalu, and Messina, and her husband’s family are throughout Rome to Spigno. Dana draws upon her travel writing life, time spent in Italy with their families, her Nonna’s recipes and time in her kitchen, and her previous “Chef” life to update old family recipes into easier everyday recipes. Dana uses today’s hottest appliances to create easy everyday recipes and to keep Italian food simple without losing every recipe’s authentic flavors and tastes.