Cranberry Wiener Bites

Elevate your appetizer game with these irresistible Cranberry Wiener Bites—a perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors! Featuring smoky mini sausages wrapped in flaky crescent roll dough, this recipe is taken to the next level with a luscious homemade cranberry glaze made with zesty orange juice, brown sugar, and Dijon mustard. With just 15 minutes of prep time and a sprinkling of optional fresh rosemary for a festive touch, these bite-sized appetizers are ideal for holiday gatherings, game day snacking, or any casual get-together. Quick to make and bursting with flavor, these cranberry-glazed sausage bites are guaranteed to steal the show at your next party!

Nutriscore Rating: 42/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 24

Ingredients

• 24 pieces mini smoked sausages
• 1 package crescent roll dough
• 1 cup cranberry sauce
• 2 tablespoons orange juice
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
• 1 sprig fresh rosemary (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.

Step 2

Open the crescent roll dough package and unroll the dough onto a clean surface. Separate the dough into triangles along the perforated lines.

Step 3

Cut each triangle into 2 smaller triangles, so you have 24 pieces total.

Step 4

Place one mini smoked sausage at the wide end of a triangle and roll it up tightly to the tip. Repeat this process with all the sausages and dough.

Step 5

Arrange the wrapped sausages seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet, leaving a little space between each bite.

Step 6

In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the cranberry sauce, orange juice, brown sugar, butter, and dijon mustard. Stir until the ingredients are fully melted and blended into a smooth glaze (about 3-4 minutes). Remove from heat.

Step 7

Using a pastry brush, lightly brush the cranberry glaze over the top of each wrapped sausage.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the dough is golden brown and cooked through.

Step 9

Optional: Garnish with a small sprig of fresh rosemary before serving for added flavor and presentation.

Step 10

Serve warm and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1197g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3730.8

Total Fat 269.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 95.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 511.0mg	0%
Sodium 9019.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 218.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 0.9g	0%
Total Sugars 126.8g
Protein 112.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 261.4mg	0%
Iron 12.5mg	0%
Potassium 1315.1mg	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: 64.7%

Protein: 12.0%

Carbs: 23.3%