Chris's Sausage Appetizer

Perfect for parties or family gatherings, Chris's Sausage Appetizer is an irresistible bite-sized treat that combines savory Italian sausage, rich cream cheese, and golden, flaky puff pastry. Seasoned with garlic, onion, and a touch of paprika, each pastry pouch bursts with bold flavor in every bite. Ready in just 35 minutes, this easy appetizer is made even more impressive with a glossy egg wash finish, making it both delicious and visually stunning. Whether you're hosting game night or looking for an elegant snack option, these sausage-filled pastries are guaranteed to delight. Serve them warm and watch them disappear!

Nutriscore Rating: 45/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 24

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground Italian sausage
• 8 ounces cream cheese
• 2 sheets puff pastry sheets
• 1 large egg
• 1 tablespoon water
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 0.5 teaspoon paprika
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground Italian sausage until browned and cooked through, about 7–10 minutes. Break it into small crumbles while cooking.

Step 3

Add the garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper to the sausage. Stir to combine evenly.

Step 4

Remove the skillet from heat and allow the sausage to cool for 5 minutes.

Step 5

In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked sausage with the cream cheese. Stir until the mixture is smooth and well blended.

Step 6

Lightly flour your work surface and roll out the puff pastry sheets. Cut each sheet into 12 equal squares.

Step 7

Spoon about 1 tablespoon of the sausage mixture onto the center of each puff pastry square.

Step 8

Fold the corners of each square over the filling to form a sealed pouch. Pinch the seams securely to ensure the filling doesn’t leak out during baking.

Step 9

In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and water to create an egg wash. Brush each pastry pouch lightly with the egg wash for a golden finish.

Step 10

Place the prepared pastries on the lined baking sheet, spacing them about 1 inch apart.

Step 11

Bake in the preheated oven for 18–20 minutes, or until the pastries are golden brown and flaky.

Step 12

Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Step 13

Serve warm and enjoy the flavorful appetizer!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(874.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2868.0

Total Fat 237.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 99.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.3g
Cholesterol 770.6mg	0%
Sodium 5241.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 90.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 3.7g	0%
Total Sugars 10.5g
Protein 98.9g	0%

Vitamin D 53.8IU	0%
Calcium 432.6mg	0%
Iron 10.6mg	0%
Potassium 1866.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 73.8%

Protein: 13.7%

Carbs: 12.5%