Festive Holly Berry Bites (Printable Version)

Golden sausage slices dressed with tangy cranberry sauce and fresh herbs for festive holiday bites.

# What You Need:

→ Sausage

01 - 1 lb good-quality cocktail or thick pork sausages, sliced into ¾-inch rounds
02 - 1 tbsp olive oil

→ Topping

03 - ½ cup whole berry cranberry sauce
04 - 2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
05 - 1 tbsp 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

# How To Make:

01 - Set the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Toss sausage slices with olive oil, then arrange them in a single layer on the baking sheet.
03 - Roast for 15 to 20 minutes, turning the slices halfway through, until golden and fully cooked.
04 - In a small bowl, combine cranberry sauce with chopped parsley, rosemary, and diced chili if using.
05 - Remove sausages from oven and allow them to cool slightly.
06 - Place a small dollop of the herbed cranberry mixture atop each sausage slice.
07 - Decorate each bite with a small parsley or rosemary sprig and a cranberry or pomegranate seed, then arrange on a platter to serve warm or at room temperature.

# Cooking Tips:

01 -
  • Perfect for holiday gatherings and cocktail parties
  • Combines savory sausage with tangy cranberry and fresh herbs
02 -
  • For a gluten-free version, ensure your sausages are gluten-free
  • Substitute turkey sausages for a lighter option
03 -
  • Add a thin slice of toasted baguette under each sausage for extra crunch
  • Pair with sparkling wine or a light red for best flavor
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