Sausage Cheese Phyllo Bites

Looking for an easy, crowd-pleasing appetizer that brings flavor without the fuss? These Sausage Cheese Phyllo Bites are savory, creamy, and just the right amount of crispy. They bake up in minutes and disappear just as fast, whether you’re hosting a party or need a quick snack for game day.

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

These Sausage Cheese Phyllo Bites are savory, creamy, and just the right amount of crispy.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 22 minutes mins

Total Time 27 minutes mins

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

Servings 24 cups

Calories 57 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 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.

Nutrition

Calories: 57kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 2gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 12mgSodium: 82mgPotassium: 30mgFiber: 0.003gSugar: 0.2gVitamin A: 76IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 0.1mg

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