These Sausage Cheese Phyllo Bites are the kind of appetizer that makes hosting feel effortless. With just a few ingredients and barely any prep, they turn into golden, cheesy bites that are full of flavor. Whether you’re setting out snacks for a casual get-together or need a last-minute party plate, these come through every time.
The filling is rich and comforting, made with breakfast sausage and melty cream cheese. The phyllo cups give every bite a perfect crunch, and you can make them ahead or serve them fresh from the oven. They’re also great at room temperature, which makes them an ideal low-maintenance appetizer.
Helpful Tips
- Use frozen phyllo cups: No need to mess with sheets of phyllo dough. Frozen cups are a huge time-saver and hold the filling perfectly.
- Drain the sausage if needed: If your sausage is greasy, drain off excess fat before adding the cream cheese so the filling isn’t too oily.
- Garnish before serving: Sprinkle with chopped chives just before serving for a little color and a mild onion flavor.
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Sausage & Cheese Phyllo Bites
Ingredients
- 1/2 pound breakfast sausage
- 4 ounces cream cheese cubed
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 24 phyllo cups
- 1 tablespoon chives diced
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350° F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set the phyllo cups out on the sheet. Set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, crumble and cook the breakfast sausage until browned.
- Reduce heat to low and add in cubed cream cheese, stirring until cream cheese is fully melted. Taste and season with salt and pepper.
- Fill each phyllo cup with about a tablespoon of the filling.
- Bake for 12 or until lightly golden and bubbling hot.
- Serve warm or cold with chives on top for garnish.
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