Sausage Croustades

Nutriscore Rating: 45/100

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.

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 20 min
• Cook Time: 25 min
• Total Time: 45 min
• Servings: 12 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

9 items

• 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

📝 Instructions

10 steps

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

10. Serve warm and enjoy these savory, flaky Sausage Croustades!

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (82.6g)

Calories		258
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		21.3 g	27%
	Saturated Fat	10.5 g	52%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	0.0 g
Cholesterol		73 mg	24%
Sodium		529 mg	23%
Total Carbohydrate		6.0 g	2%
	Dietary Fiber	0.3 g	1%
	Total Sugars	0.9 g
Protein		10.7 g	21%
Vitamin D		0.1 mcg	0%
Calcium		96 mg	7%
Iron		0.8 mg	5%
Potassium		127 mg	3%

*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: 2303 cal (74.1%%)

Protein: 516 cal (16.6%%)

Carbs: 290 cal (9.3%%)