Sausage Cups
Bite-sized and packed with flavor, these cheesy wonton Sausage Cups are perfect for entertaining. Each one is filled with a savory blend of sausage, cream cheese, chives, cheddar cheese, and a touch of Dijon mustard for just the right kick. The wonton wrapper bakes up crisp and golden, adding a satisfying crunch to every bite.
Easy Cheesy Sausage Cups Recipe
Wonton wrappers make the perfect no-fuss crust for appetizers and bite-sized snacks. With just a light spritz of cooking spray or a delicate brush of olive oil, they bake up beautifully crisp, keeping prep simple and stress-free. For holiday entertaining, easy finger foods are a must—and these cheesy Dijon sausage cups deliver. Packed with flavor, they’re versatile enough to serve for breakfast, brunch, or as a crowd-pleasing appetizer any time of day.
After baking, each cup takes on a unique, star-like shape that adds eye-catching appeal to your appetizer table. They’re as beautiful as they are delicious, and they tend to disappear quickly. Best of all, this easy appetizer recipe lets you spend less time in the kitchen and more time enjoying your holiday gathering.
Key ingredients to make Sausage Cups: (Scroll down for full printable recipe card and quantities.)
- Sausage – One pound spicy sausage or mild breakfast sausage i.e. Jimmy Dean.
- Pastry – I use wonton wrappers for the simple crispy crust.
- Cheese – Shredded sharp cheddar cheese or medium cheddar cheese for a melty cheesy flavor.
- Cream Cheese – Chive and onion cream cheese stabilizes the sausage filing.
- Mustard – Dijon mustard expands the flavor profile.
- Spices – Garlic salt.
- Herbs – Fresh chives for freshness and color.
How to Make Sausage Cups Recipe
- Wonton Crust – Fit one wonton wrapper into each well of a nonstick mini muffin pan sprayed with cooking spray.
- Sauté Sausage – Cook the sausage in a over medium-high heat until browned and no pink remains. Drain excess grease from the pan.
- Combine with Cream Cheese – Add shredded cheese, cream cheese, Dijon mustard, chives and garlic salt. Stir until the cream cheese has completely melted.
- Fill the Wontons – Using a teaspoon divide the filling evenly between the muffin cups.
- Sprinkle Tops with Cheese – Top each with the remaining cheddar cheese. Lightly spritz the edges of the wrappers with cooking spray. You can also brush lightly with oil.
- Oven – Bake in preheated oven per the recipe until golden brown, then serve.
Kitchen Equipment to Make Wonton Sausage Cups Recipe
- Large skillet.
- Mini muffin pans.
- Cheese grater.
- Measuring cups and measuring spoons.
Recipe Variations, Tips and Substitutions
- Protein – I begin this recipe with spicy breakfast sausage, but if you’re a bit spice shy use a mild sausage or sage flavored breakfast sausage. You can also make these sausage cups using turkey sausage, Italian sausage, chorizo or andouille sausage.
- Cheese – You can use any flavor of cheese that you enjoy. colby jack cheese, mozzarella cheese, swiss cheese, monterey jack cheese or spicy pepper jack cheese.
- Fresh Herbs – You could use parsley in place of chives.
- Onion – You could sauté green onions with the sausage and skip the chives.
- Peppers – You could add jalapeño pepper, red or green bell peppers to the sausage to change the flavor profile.
Storage and Leftovers
- Make-Ahead Tip – You can prepare the sausage mixture one day in advance for a terrific time saver, then pop it into the fridge in an airtight container for storage. Assemble in the the wontons just before baking.
- Leftovers – Store baked cheesy Sausage Cups in an airtight container or wrapped in alumi8num foil chilled in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheating – Reheat in the microwave or in a preheat 350 degree f oven or air fryer to crisp.
- Freezer – You can freeze leftovers for up to 2 months. Thaw in the fridge and reheat just before serving. You can also freeze the sausage filling and have it ready to assemble the wontons for parties, game day and entertaining.
More Easy Bite Size Appetizers to Make
Two bite starters are on the menu year-round. More small bites to add to the menu:
- Sundried Tomato Puff Pastry Pinwheels are a cinch to make using frozen puff pastry.
- Beef Taco Cups for game day and party snacking.
- This quick and easy Bruschetta is a fabulous light starter for any occasion.
- These crispy Corn Fritters are impossible to resist. Serve them as a starter or a side dish.
- These Cheddar Sausage Balls are a holiday must make.
- Impress your friends and family with these amazing Coconut Shrimp.
- Slow Cooker Party Meatballs cook entirely in the crockpot.
- Clam Crostini from Recipe Girl.
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Helpful Kitchen Items:
Sausage Cups
Ingredients
- 1 lb hot or mild breakfast sausage i.e. Jimmy Dean
- 2 cups shredded medium or sharp cheddar cheese divided
- 4 oz chive and onion cream cheese softened
- 2 Tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 Tbsp chopped fresh chives plus additional for garnishing
- 1 tsp garlic salt
- 24 wonton wrappers
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. Lightly spray a 24 cup mini muffin tin with cooking spray.
- Fit one wonton wrapper into each mini muffin cup. Set aside.
- Brown sausage in a large skillet over medium-high heat until browned and no pink remains. Drain all excess grease from the pan.
- Remove the skillet from the heat. To the skillet add 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, cream cheese, Dijon mustard, chives and garlic salt to the cooked sausage. Mix sausage until blended and the cream cheese has completely melted.
- Using a teaspoon divide the sausage filling evenly between the muffin cups. Top each with the remaining shredded cheddar cheese. Lightly spritz the edges of the wrappers with cooking spray or brush lightly with olive oil.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden brown, then garnish with fresh chives and serve.
Notes
- Protein – I begin this recipe with spicy breakfast sausage, but if you’re a bit spice shy use a mild sausage or sage flavored breakfast sausage. You can also make these sausage cups using turkey sausage, Italian sausage, chorizo or andouille sausage.
- Cheese – You can use any flavor of cheese that you enjoy. colby jack cheese, mozzarella cheese, swiss cheese, monterey jack cheese or spicy pepper jack cheese.
- Fresh Herbs – You could use parsley in place of chives.
- Onion – You could sauté green onions with the sausage and skip the chives.
- Peppers – You could add jalapeño pepper, red or green bell peppers to the sausage to change the flavor profile.
Nutrition
They were fantastic!! Company loved them!! I made the stuffing ahead of time and even a small bag of grated cheese, both went into the freezer a couple of weeks ahead of time. Day of Thanksgiving for us I filled the wonton cups, sprayed with oil and topped with cheese. Put them into the fridge until company arrived and then popped them into the over. They went so well with a Smoked Old Fashioned and everyone raved!! Will be making them again for sure!!
That makes me happy, Tara! That’s a brilliant way to do some of the prep work in advance. Happy Thanksgiving to all of my Canadian neighbors. ♥