Description
Iowa Party Bites are delicious appetizers perfect for any gathering. These savory bites feature a flavorful mixture of sausage, cream cheese, and cheddar cheese wrapped in crescent roll dough.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Filling:
- 1 pound ground pork sausage
- 1 (8 oz) block cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
For Assembly:
- 1 tube refrigerated crescent roll dough
- Chopped green onions or parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prep: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cook Sausage: Cook the sausage in a skillet over medium heat until browned and fully cooked. Drain excess grease and let it cool slightly.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the cooked sausage, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper.
- Prepare Dough: Unroll the crescent dough, press seams together to form a single sheet, and cut into squares.
- Fill and Bake: Place a spoonful of the sausage mixture in the center of each dough square, fold corners up to seal, and bake for 12–15 minutes until golden brown.
- Garnish and Serve: Let the bites cool slightly, then garnish with chopped green onions or parsley before serving warm.
Notes
- You can prepare the filling in advance and refrigerate until ready to use.
- For a spicier version, try using spicy sausage or adding diced jalapeños to the filling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
