Sausage Cream Cheese Puff Pastry Bites

Serve these flavorful Sausage Cream Cheese Puff Pastry Bites as a crowd-pleasing easy appetizer for brunch, game day parties, or holiday gatherings. With their rich, savory filling and flaky crust, they’re a delicious way to kick off any occasion.

Easy Sausage Cream Cheese Puff Pastry Recipe

Puff pastry is a lifesaver when it comes to creating both sweet and savory dishes. Its buttery, flaky pastry layers complement a wide variety of flavors, and they truly shine in these Sausage Cream Cheese Puff Pastry Bites. While puff pastry is simple to work with, following the package instructions for proper thawing is key to achieving the best texture, rise, and golden brown finish.

Key ingredients to make Sausage Cream Cheese Bites: (Scroll down for full printable recipe card and quantities.)

• Puff Pastry – You’ll need one package or two sheets of frozen puff pastry.
• Pork Sausage – One pound breakfast sausage (i.e. Jimmy Dean or similar) forms the sausage gilling.
• Cream Cheese – Chive and onion cream cheese binds the sausage mixture and gives the filling a creamy rich flavor.
• Cheese – Sharp cheddar cheese for a melty cheesy flavor.
• Egg Wash – One large egg beaten with cold water gives the puff pastry a golden color.
• Spices – Everything Bagel seasoning.

How to Make Sausage Cream Cheese Puff Pastry Recipe

• Heat Oven and Prepare Pan – Preheat oven to 375 degrees f Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Cook Sausage – Cook sausage over medium-high heat until no pink remains. Pour excess fat from pan.
• Cream Cheese – Add cream cheese. Stir over low just until melted and completely combined. Set aside.
• Puff Pastry – On a lightly floured surface, roll each sheet of puff pastry into roughly a 16×10-inch rectangle.
• Egg Wash – Brush the edges of each sheet with egg wash. Place one sheet on pan.
• Assemble Sausage Cream Cheese Filling – Spread sausage mixture evenly over puff pastry. Sprinkle with cheese. Top with second sheet of puff pasty and seal.
• Egg Wash – Press second puff pastry sheet over sausage. Use a fork or pastry wheel to seal edges. Brush entire surface with egg wash. Sprinkle with Everything bagel seasoning.
• Oven – Bake per the baking time in the recipe until puffed and golden.
• Serve – Let stand on pan for 5 minutes then cut and serve.

Kitchen Equipment to Make Sausage Cream Cheese Puff Pastry Bites

• Large skillet.
• Large baking sheet pan.
• Small bowl.
• Balloon whisk and fork.
• Measuring spoons.
• Cheese grater.
• Rolling pin.
• Sharp knife or pizza cutter for slicing.
• Pastry brush for brushing the puff pastry with the egg wash.

Recipe Variations, Tips and Substitutions

• Sausage – You can use mild or spicy sausage. You could also use turkey sausage, Italian sausage or chorizo for a spicy bite.
• Cheese – You can use colby jack cheese, mozzarella cheese, swiss cheese, Asiago cheese or spicy pepper jack cheese.
• Spices – You can simply sprinkle the top with grated Parmesan cheese, sesame seeds or poppy seeds.
• Roll Evenly – When rolling the puff pastry, be patient. It takes just a few minutes to reach the desired size. It works best if you roll from side to side and then end to end several times, then repeat, until it’s the proper size.
• The Pastry Will Settle as it Cools – Please note, when the sausage bites bake the pastry will puff up on top. No worries, it will settle as it rests on the counter. Don’t force it or try to pat it down, let it settle on it’s own.
• Yield – You can slice into any size pieces that you like depending on how may you’d like to end up with. You can also cut the squares into triangles, if desired.

Storage and Leftovers

• Make-Ahead Tip – The sausage filling can be fully prepared one day in advance, popped into a container and chilled in the refrigerator for a timesaver.
• Fully Assembled Sausage Puff Pastry Bites – You can assemble these sausage bites on the pan, cover and chill overnight. Brush with the beaten egg wash and sprinkle with seasoning just before baking. If you choose to do so, leave them on the counter for 15-20 minutes to warm just a bit before baking. You may also need to add to the baking time.
• Leftovers – Store leftover Sausage Cream Cheese Bites wrapped in aluminum foil, plastic wrap or an airtight container chilled in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
• Reheating – Reheat in an air fryer (350°F) for 3-5 minutes or individual servings in the microwave. You could also crisp on a baking sheet in the oven.
• Freezer – Freeze leftovers for up to 2 months. Thaw in the fridge and reheat on a sheet pan in a preheated 350°F oven.

When to Serve Sausage Cream Cheese Bites

These sausage bites would be a fantastic addition to the menu

• Easter, Mother’s Day or Christmas brunch.
• They could also be enjoyed as a snack for casual gatherings like tailgating or any party where handheld snacks are being served.
• New Years Eve hors-d’oeuvres and poutluck gatherings.
• Serve on Thanksgiving morning to keep the masses occupied while meal prep is underway.
• For more puff pastry inspiration, checkout my article on Parade featuring 30 Sweet and Savory Puff Pastry Recipes for all occasions.

More Puff Pastry Recipes to Make

More easy recipes using puff pastry that you may also like to try:

• Apple Strudel will take you from brunch to dessert.
• Caramel Apple Turnovers are drizzled with a vanilla cream glaze.
• These easy Cream Horns will be the hit of any party.
• Praline Pecan Brie en Croute is a holiday must-make.
• Sundried Tomato Puff Pinwheels are perfectly easy for bakers of all skill levels to make.
• Treat the family to Beef Wellington for an unforgettable entrée.

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Helpful Kitchen Items:

• Sheet Pan
• Mixing Bowls
• Measuring Set
• Kitchen Utensils