Cheddar Turkey Sausage Bites
Cheddar Turkey Sausage Bites are tender, cheesy morsels with a gently spiced aroma from fennel and steak seasoning. The sharp Cheddar melts into the turkey sausage for a rich, cohesive bite, while the baking mix gives them a light, satisfying texture. Serve warm as a party appetizer, game-day snack, or a make-ahead brunch nibble.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves36
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Cheddar Turkey Sausage Bites, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 39 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 25
- Heart Health
- 52
- Metabolic
- 11
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 34
- Performance
- 27
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
Combine sausage, Cheddar, steak seasoning, and fennel seeds in a large bowl using your hands. Mix in 1/2 of the baking mix until fully incorporated; then mix in the remaining baking mix. Roll the mixture into 1-tablespoon balls. Arrange them on the prepared baking sheet.
- 3
Bake in the preheated oven until browned, 20 to 25 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should register at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- Calories 77.4 kcal Low Source 4%
- Protein 4.08 g Low Source 8%
- Carbohydrate 7.03 g 3%
- Total Fat 3.51 g Low Source 5%
- Saturated Fat 1.57 g Moderate 8%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 17.03 mg Moderate 6%
- Sodium 233.14 mg Moderate 10%
- Dietary Fiber 0.28 g Low Source 1%
- Total Sugars 0.44 g --
- Added Sugars 0.44 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 60.82 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 0.67 mg Low Source 4%
- Potassium 3.19 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin A 0.01 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.02 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Cheddar Turkey Sausage Bites is made with 5 ingredients and serves 36. It takes about 35 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Baking Mix, Fennel Seed, Ground Turkey Sausage, and Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese. Each serving provides about 77.4 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Cheddar Turkey Sausage Bites made of?
- The main ingredients are Baking Mix, Fennel Seed, Ground Turkey Sausage, Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese, Steak Seasoning. The full list of 5 is above.
- How long does it take to make Cheddar Turkey Sausage Bites?
- About 35 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 77.4 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Cheddar Turkey Sausage Bites easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 5 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Cheddar Turkey Sausage Bites healthy?
- Cheddar Turkey Sausage Bites has an easyChef Pro health score of 32/100. Per serving, it provides 77.4 calories and 4.08 g of protein, or 8% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 233.14 mg (10% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.57 g (8% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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