Description
Classic Midwest-style Iowa Party Bites made with savory sausage, creamy cheese, and buttery crescent dough, baked into irresistible, poppable appetizers perfect for gatherings.
Ingredients
- 1 lb (450 g) breakfast sausage
- 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 can refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- Cooking spray or butter for greasing
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F) and grease a mini muffin tin.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook sausage until fully browned; drain excess fat.
- Reduce heat to low and stir in cream cheese until melted and combined.
- Add shredded cheddar, garlic powder, and black pepper; mix well and remove from heat.
- Unroll crescent dough and cut into small squares.
- Press each dough square into a muffin cup.
- Spoon sausage mixture evenly into each cup.
- Bake for 15–18 minutes until dough is golden and filling is bubbly.
- Cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Use spicy sausage for extra kick.
- These reheat well in the oven or air fryer.
- Perfect for potlucks, game day, or holiday parties.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American