Maple Cream Cheese Sausage Puffs

Indulge in the irresistible combination of savory and sweet with these Maple Cream Cheese Sausage Puffs, the perfect appetizer or brunch treat! Featuring golden, flaky puff pastry wrapped around a creamy filling of browned breakfast sausage blended with rich cream cheese and a hint of maple syrup, this recipe delivers a delectable bite-sized flavor explosion. Quick to prepare, these puffs are brushed with a glossy egg wash for a bakery-style sheen and baked to perfection in just 25 minutes. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or looking for a crowd-pleasing breakfast option, these easy-to-make pastries are sure to be a hit. Serve them warm, and watch them disappear in minutes! Keywords: sausage puffs, maple cream cheese, puff pastry recipe, savory appetizers, brunch ideas.

Nutriscore Rating: 44/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 16

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground breakfast sausage
• 8 ounces cream cheese
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• 2 sheets puff pastry sheets
• 1 large egg
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour (for dusting)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground breakfast sausage until browned and fully cooked. Break the sausage into crumbles as it cooks. Remove from heat and drain any excess grease.

Step 3

Place the cooked sausage in a large mixing bowl and let it cool slightly.

Step 4

Add the cream cheese and maple syrup to the bowl with the sausage. Mix together until fully combined and creamy.

Step 5

On a lightly floured surface, roll out one puff pastry sheet to ensure it is smooth and slightly thinner. Cut the sheet into 8 equal squares.

Step 6

Place approximately 1 to 1.5 tablespoons of the sausage mixture in the center of each puff pastry square.

Step 7

Fold each square diagonally to form a triangle, pressing the edges together to seal. If needed, use a fork to crimp the edges for a tighter seal.

Step 8

Repeat the process with the second puff pastry sheet and the remaining sausage mixture.

Step 9

In a small bowl, whisk the egg with 1 tablespoon of water to create an egg wash.

Step 10

Using a pastry brush, lightly brush the tops of the sausage puffs with the egg wash for a golden, shiny finish.

Step 11

Place the prepared sausage puffs on the lined baking sheets, leaving at least 1 inch of space between them.

Step 12

Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the puffs are golden brown and flaky.

Step 13

Remove from the oven and let the sausage puffs cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Step 14

Serve warm and enjoy the delicious blend of savory and sweet flavors!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(888.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3162.2

Total Fat 265.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 105.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.3g
Cholesterol 766.9mg	0%
Sodium 5244.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 105.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 2.3g	0%
Total Sugars 36.8g
Protein 83.9g	0%

Vitamin D 53.8IU	0%
Calcium 421.9mg	0%
Iron 8.2mg	0%
Potassium 1668.6mg	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: 75.9%

Protein: 10.7%

Carbs: 13.5%