Festive Holly Berry Bites (Print Version)

Savory sausage rounds topped with tangy cranberry sauce and fresh herbs for festive occasions.

# Ingredient List:

→ Sausage

01 - 1 pound good-quality cocktail or thick pork sausages, sliced into ¾-inch pieces
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil

→ Topping

03 - ½ cup whole berry cranberry sauce
04 - 2 tablespoons fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
05 - 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped
06 - 1 small red chili, deseeded and finely diced (optional)

→ Garnish

07 - Fresh small parsley or rosemary sprigs
08 - 24 fresh or dried cranberries or pomegranate seeds

# Steps:

01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Toss sausage slices with olive oil and arrange them evenly on the prepared baking sheet.
03 - Roast the sausage slices for 15 to 20 minutes, turning them halfway through until golden and cooked thoroughly.
04 - Combine cranberry sauce, chopped parsley, rosemary, and chili in a small bowl.
05 - Remove sausages from the oven, allow to cool slightly, then spoon a small amount of the herbed cranberry mixture onto each piece.
06 - Decorate each sausage bite with a small sprig of parsley or rosemary and a cranberry or pomegranate seed to mimic holly berries.
07 - Arrange bites on a platter and serve warm or at room temperature.

# Helpful Hints:

01 -
  • Perfect for holiday gatherings and cocktail parties
  • Easy to prepare in under 35 minutes
02 -
  • For a gluten free version ensure your sausages are gluten free
  • Substitute turkey sausages for a lighter option
03 -
  • For extra crunch add a thin slice of toasted baguette under each sausage
  • Use whole berry cranberry sauce for best texture and flavor
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