So GOOD! I’m totally addicted to these things! 😍

 

What you’re making & why it works

These Cheesy Sausage Biscuit Bites are a crowd-pleasing combo of flaky biscuit dough, savory breakfast sausage, and gooey melted cheese all wrapped into bite-sized treats. They take the concept of sausage balls or stuffed biscuits and simplify it further—pre-made dough, minimal extra ingredients, and fast baking. Recipes from several sources confirm this as easy, adjustable and very popular. easyrecipeslife.com+4Sweet Pea's Kitchen+4tasty.familyfreshrecipes.com+4

Because they’re small, individually portioned, and finger-food friendly, they work for breakfasts, brunch-buffets, snack tables, kids, and adults alike. The biscuit component handles the structure and the sausage + cheese fills them with comfort flavor. The cheese melts, the biscuit bakes up golden, and you get a satisfying texture contrast.

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Ingredients (for ~30-40 bites)

Here’s a robust ingredient list you can use. You can scale up or down depending on how many you need.

Core Ingredients

• 2 cans (≈10-count each) refrigerated flaky biscuit dough (like Grands Jr or equivalent) — which yields ~40 biscuits. Sweet Pea's Kitchen+1

• 1 lb (≈450 g) ground breakfast sausage (pork or turkey, mild or hot depending on preference) tasty.familyfreshrecipes.com+1

• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (sharp cheddar is great for flavor) kynall recipes+1

Optional/Flavor Enhancing Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons cream cheese (optional for extra creaminess) tasty.familyfreshrecipes.com

• Garlic powder (½ tsp) and black pepper (¼ tsp) for seasoning if you like extra flavor. tasty.familyfreshrecipes.com

• Diced jalapeños or chopped green onions for a spicy/fresh variation. tasty.familyfreshrecipes.com

• Cooking spray or butter to grease your mini muffin pan.

• Dipping sauces (maple syrup, ranch, spicy mustard) for serving.

Equipment & Pre-work

• Mini muffin pan(s) (to hold ~30-40 bites)

• Oven pre-heated (see cooking instructions)

• Mixing bowls

• Skillet for cooking sausage

• Baking sheet or a mini muffin pan rack

• Measuring cups/spoons

• Knife & cutting board if you’ll include optional add-ins

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Step-by-Step Method

Step 1: Pre-heat Oven & Prep Pan

Pre-heat your oven to 375 °F (190 °C) for standard versions (some sources use 400°F) Sweet Pea's Kitchen+1
Lightly grease the mini muffin pan(s) with cooking spray or small dab of butter to prevent sticking.

Step 2: Cook the Sausage

In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground breakfast sausage until browned and no longer pink, breaking it up as it cooks. Drain any excess grease. Some recipes allow you to skip fully precooking if the sausage will finish baking, but cooking first gives better flavor and safer texture. tasty.familyfreshrecipes.com+2JCP Eats+2
Once cooked, allow to cool slightly before mixing.

Step 3: Combine Sausage + Cheese (and optional cream cheese)

In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked sausage with the shredded cheddar cheese and, if using, the cream cheese. Mix until well-blended. (If you’re using garlic powder or other seasonings, add those now.) tasty.familyfreshrecipes.com+1
For example, one version states: 1 lb sausage + 2 cups cheddar + garlic powder/black pepper. tasty.familyfreshrecipes.com
The idea: each bite will have sausage and cheese together as the filling.

Step 4: Prepare Biscuit Dough Cups

Open the biscuit cans and separate each biscuit. For layered flaky biscuits, often each piece separates into two layers. Using the mini muffin pan, press one layer of biscuit dough into each muffin-cup, forming a “cup” shape with edges slightly up the sides. Some versions use two layers per cup if you want extra thickness. Sweet Pea's Kitchen+1
If you have 40 biscuit pieces (from 2 ten-count cans with two layers each) you can aim for ~40 bites. One version says: "make a total of 40 layers of biscuit pieces between the two packages." Sweet Pea's Kitchen
Press gently but firmly so the dough is shaped into the cup form.

Step 5: Fill the Cups

Take the sausage-cheese mixture and form into small balls (≈1 tablespoon size) or use a small scoop. Place one sausage/cheese ball into each biscuit cup you’ve formed. The dough will wrap partially around the ball or you might just press the ball into the dough cup (depending on how high you formed the dough). tasty.familyfreshrecipes.com+1
Ensure that each bite has a good amount of filling but the biscuit still has some dough around for structure.

Step 6: Bake

Place the filled mini muffin pan(s) into the pre-heated oven (375°F). Bake for about 12-15 minutes (some sources say 10-15 minutes) or until the biscuit dough is golden brown and the cheese is melted/bubbly. For example: “Bake for 10-15 mins until browned and cooked through.” Sweet Pea's Kitchen+1
If using 400°F, it might bake faster (~8-10 minutes) depending on your dough thickness. kynall recipes
Keep an eye on them: you want the biscuit lightly golden, not overly dark.

Step 7: Cool & Serve

Once baked, remove from oven and allow to cool for a couple of minutes. Let them rest briefly so the cheese sets slightly (so it doesn’t ooze too much when you bite). Then serve warm. They’re delicious straight from the pan.
Offer them with dipping sauces if you like — maple syrup for a sweet contrast, ranch or mustard for savory. These bites work for breakfast, snack, or party app-style.
As one blog says: “These cute little sausage biscuit bites make for the perfect appetizer at a birthday party or on any other special occasion.” Sweet Pea's Kitchen

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Tips for Success & Texture/Flavour Tweaks

• Use flaky layered biscuit dough: The layering helps the dough bake into a nice cup shape and gives a nice flaky texture. Some recipes stress this. lexeats.com+1

• Keep dough cold until use: If dough becomes too warm, it may lose structure or spread too much in the pan.

• Grease mini muffin tin well: The dough and cheese can stick, so a light spray of cooking oil helps.

• Uniform size filling: Try to make each sausage-cheese ball similar in size so baking is even.

• Don’t over-fill the cups: If you overstuff, the dough may not bake properly or may burst.

• Drain excess grease from sausage: Helps avoid grease pooling in the bottom and making biscuits soggy.

• Cheese freshness matters: Freshly shredded cheddar melts better than pre-shredded (which often contains anti-caking agents).

• Variations in bake time: Ovens vary. If your bites are browning too fast, reduce temperature a little or move to a lower rack.

• Make ahead prep: You can cook sausage and shred cheese ahead of time; even assemble the filled dough cups ahead and refrigerate until baking time.

• Freezing: These bites freeze well; you can either freeze unbaked (then bake from frozen with extra minutes) or freeze baked and reheat. Many blog posts confirm this. kynall recipes+1

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Variations & Dietary Adjustments

• Cheese swap: Use pepper-jack, mozzarella, or a Mexican blend to change flavor profile. One version suggests mixing different cheeses for subtle flavor differences. JCP Eats

• Spicy version: Use hot sausage instead of mild, add chopped jalapeños, or include red pepper flakes. tasty.familyfreshrecipes.com

• Vegetarian version: Use vegetarian or plant-based sausage, or cooked veggies in place of sausage (mushroom, spinach, bell pepper). Use dairy-free cheese if needed.

• Turkey or chicken sausage: Use leaner meat for lower fat version; still works well. Blog suggests turkey sausage as a healthier option. kynall recipes

• Add breakfast twist: Add small pieces of scrambled egg in each bite for a complete breakfast flavor. tasty.familyfreshrecipes.com

• Dipping sauces: Serve with maple syrup (for breakfast sweet contrast), spicy mustard, salsa, or ranch for savory.

• Bigger size: Use regular muffin tins, not mini, for larger bites — adjust bake time accordingly (longer).

• Low-carb / keto variation: Use almond-flour biscuit dough or low-carb biscuit mix and low-carb sausage. Some sources mention adaptation to keto. easyrecipeslife.com

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Make-Ahead, Storage & Reheating

Make-Ahead

• Cook the sausage ahead and mix with cheese; refrigerate until ready to assemble.

• You may even assemble the biscuit cups with filling ahead of time and refrigerate until bake time (keep dough cold).

• Just before serving, bake and serve warm.

Storage

• Once baked, allow to cool slightly, then transfer to an airtight container.

• Store in the fridge for up to 3 days. One blog says they “last approximately three days” refrigerated. Sweet Pea's Kitchen

Freezing

• For unbaked freezing: assemble the bites in the mini muffin tin, freeze until solid, then transfer to freezer-safe bag/container. When ready to bake, add 3-4 minutes (or more) to bake time; bake from frozen. kynall recipes+1

• For baked freezing: cool completely, then freeze in single layer; reheating in oven works better than microwave to maintain crispness.

Reheating

• To reheat: Preheat oven to ~350°F (175°C) and warm bites for ~8-10 minutes until heated through and exterior crisp again.

• If using microwave, they’ll heat quickly but may lose some crispness of biscuit. For best texture, re-bake or toast lightly.

• If frozen, bake longer (~12-15 minutes from frozen) until hot and golden.

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Serving Suggestions & Presentation

• Serve warm straight from the mini muffin pan. Place on platter, allow guests to grab.

• Garnish with chopped green onion or parsley for color.

• Offer dipping sauces on the side: maple syrup for breakfast, spicy mustard, or ranch for snacks.

• Pair with fresh fruit or a light side salad if serving at brunch.

• These bites also work as appetizers on a game-day or potluck table: create a “finger food” station with toothpicks.

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Full Print-Ready Recipe

Easy Cheesy Sausage Biscuit Bites
Yield: ~30-40 bites (depending on biscuit can size)
Prep Time: ~15 minutes
Cook Time: ~12-15 minutes
Total Time: ~25-30 minutes

Ingredients:

• 2 cans refrigerated flaky biscuit dough (≈10-count each)

• 1 lb ground breakfast sausage

• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (sharp)

• Optional: 2 Tbsp cream cheese

• Optional seasonings: ½ tsp garlic powder, ¼ tsp black pepper

• Optional add-ins: chopped jalapeños or green onion

• Cooking spray for mini muffin pans

• Dipping sauces as desired

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375 °F (190 °C). Lightly grease mini muffin pan(s).

2. Cook the sausage in a skillet over medium heat until browned and crumbly. Drain excess grease. Let slightly cool.

3. In a mixing bowl combine sausage, shredded cheddar cheese, and if using, cream cheese and seasonings. Mix until well combined.

4. Open biscuit cans and separate each biscuit; peel layers if flaky layered type. Press one biscuit layer into each muffin cup, forming a little dough “cup”.

5. Shape the sausage-cheese mixture into small balls (~1 tablespoon each) and place one into each biscuit dough cup.

6. Bake for approx. 12–15 minutes, or until biscuit dough is golden brown and cheese is melted/bubbly. If you’re using a higher oven temperature (400°F) reduce bake time accordingly (≈8-10 minutes) as per some variations.

7. Remove from oven, allow to cool 2-3 minutes, then transfer to platter and serve warm. Offer dipping sauces.

Notes & Tips:

• Use freshly shredded cheese for best melt.

• Don’t overfill biscuit cups.

• Keep dough cold until use.

• For make-ahead: you can cook sausage ahead or even assemble and refrigerate until bake time.

• Storage: Refrigerate for up to 3 days; freeze unbaked or baked versions; reheat in oven.

• Variations: Use different cheese, add spice, use different sausage, or make vegetarian version.

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Final Thoughts

These Easy Cheesy Sausage Biscuit Bites are exactly the kind of recipe you’ll want in your back pocket for when guests are coming, or you need something quick but impressive. With minimal ingredients, straightforward steps, and the ability to scale or customize, they deliver comfort and flavor. The biscuit dough gives you a warm, flaky shell; the sausage gives you heartiness; the cheese gives you melty satisfaction.

By following the ingredient list, the step-by-step instructions, and taking advantage of the tips and variations above, you’ll end up with savory, golden-baked bites that people will ask you to make again. Whether it’s breakfast, brunch, snack, or party food — these bite-sized treats will shine.

Enjoy every cheesy, savory, flaky bite! 🧀🥓🥐
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