Sausage Croustades

Elevate your appetizer game with these irresistible Sausage Croustades—bite-sized morsels of pure comfort and flavor. Perfectly golden and flaky puff pastry cups are filled to the brim with a creamy, savory blend of browned ground sausage, melted cream cheese, sharp shredded cheddar, and fresh green onions, seasoned to perfection with a hint of salt and pepper. Baked until beautifully crisp, these easy-to-make hors d'oeuvres are ready in under an hour and ideal for holiday gatherings, brunches, or game-day spreads. Serve these mini delights warm for a crowd-pleasing finger food sure to disappear in minutes.

Nutriscore Rating: 43/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground sausage
• 8 ounces cream cheese
• 2 sheets puff pastry sheets
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 stalks green onions
• 1 egg
• 1 tablespoon water
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground sausage, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned and fully cooked. Drain any excess grease and set aside to cool slightly.

Step 3

In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked sausage, cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, chopped green onions, salt, and black pepper. Mix until the ingredients are evenly incorporated.

Step 4

Lightly flour a clean surface and roll out the puff pastry sheets to slightly enlarge them. Cut each sheet into 12 equal squares, yielding 24 squares in total.

Step 5

Grease a mini muffin tin and press one puff pastry square into each cup, ensuring the corners of the pastry stick out slightly.

Step 6

Fill each pastry cup with a spoonful of the sausage mixture, packing it lightly to ensure the cup is full but not overflowing.

Step 7

In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and water to create an egg wash. Use a pastry brush to lightly brush the exposed edges of the puff pastry with the egg wash for a golden finish.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the puff pastry is golden brown and crisp.

Step 9

Remove from the oven and let the croustades cool in the muffin tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack or serving platter.

Step 10

Serve warm and enjoy these savory, flaky Sausage Croustades!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(991.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3425.4

Total Fat 289.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 127.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.1g
Cholesterol 918.1mg	0%
Sodium 6927.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 76.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 3.0g	0%
Total Sugars 10.9g
Protein 141.8g	0%

Vitamin D 48IU	0%
Calcium 1153.6mg	0%
Iron 9.8mg	0%
Potassium 549.4mg	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: 74.8%

Protein: 16.3%

Carbs: 8.8%