Spicy Sausage Bites

Name: Spicy Sausage Bites
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Creole
Ingredients: 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed; All-purpose flour, for rolling; 1 large egg; 2 tablespoons creole mustard; 12 ounces One 12-ounce package precooked andouille sausage; 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh dill; 1/2 cup creole mustard; 1/4 cup ketchup; 1/4 cup mayonnaise; 2 tablespoons maple syrup; 2 tablespoons cider vinegar; dash Dash hot sauce

Recipe GLPR47136031df6848

Creole

Appetizer

60 min

417 cal

Servings: 6

Oven

SNAP eligible

Crispy puff pastry wraps around spiced andouille sausage, baked until golden and cut into bite-sized portions. Served with a tangy Creole mustard mayo sauce for dipping. Perfect as an appetizer or snack that combines savory, spicy, and slightly sweet flavors.

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Ingredients

1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed

All-purpose flour, for rolling

1 large egg

2 tablespoons creole mustard

12 ounces One 12-ounce package precooked andouille sausage

2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh dill

1/2 cup creole mustard

1/4 cup ketchup

1/4 cup mayonnaise

2 tablespoons maple syrup

2 tablespoons cider vinegar

dash Dash hot sauce

Directions

Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Unfold the thawed puff pastry sheet and dust both sides lightly with flour. Roll the pastry to form a 12-inch square. Cut the square into four 6-inch squares.
In a small bowl, beat the egg with a fork to create an egg wash. Brush the top surface of each pastry square evenly with the beaten egg, leaving a 1/2-inch border around all edges. Set aside the remaining egg wash.
Spread 2 tablespoons of creole mustard over the egg-washed surface of the pastry squares, staying within the 1/2-inch border.
Place one sausage along one edge of each pastry square and roll tightly, sealing the edges by pressing them firmly together. Using a serrated knife, trim away any loose or uneven edges from each roll.
Cut each sausage roll crosswise into 4 equal pieces. Arrange the pieces seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 1 inch apart.
Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, until the pastry is golden brown, crisp, and fully cooked through. Remove from the oven and sprinkle the fresh dill over the warm bites.
While the bites bake, prepare the Creole mustard mayo sauce: In a bowl, whisk together the 1/2 cup creole mustard, ketchup, mayonnaise, maple syrup, cider vinegar, and a dash of hot sauce until smooth and well combined.
Serve the warm sausage bites with the creole mustard mayo sauce on the side for dipping.

Comments

Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff4.5

This is a straightforward crowd-pleaser with excellent local fit: andouille sausage, creole mustard, and hot sauce anchor a classic Lowcountry-meets-Cajun flavor profile that resonates in Charlotte. Ingredient availability is strong across Harris Teeter, Food Lion, Walmart, and ALDI, though creole mustard may require a second stop at Harris Teeter if you shop at a smaller format store. The 60-minute estimate is honest for thawing pastry and assembly, making it realistic for a weekend gathering; cost per serving lands around $1.50–$2.00 driven mainly by puff pastry and sausage, which is reasonable for entertaining. The main caveat is that these are best eaten warm and fresh—they do not reheat well—so timing matters if you're serving a crowd staggered over hours.