Sausage appetizers are always a guaranteed crowd-pleaser! Here’s 30+ SUPER delicious sausage appetizer recipes to try for your next party.
Is there anything better than sausage?
Short answer? No. It’s hearty, meaty flavor is completely irresistible!
But what are the best appetizers to make with sausage?
There are so many options! Especially since sausage comes in so many different varieties – smoked sausage, mini sausages (or ‘lil smokies), ground Italian sausage, and even turkey sausage.
So let’s get started.
Here are some of the absolute best appetizer recipes made with sausage.
📋 The BEST Sausage Appetizers
Sausage Bites are simmered in white wine & served with a creamy, spicy mustard dipping sauce. They’re a delicious party appetizer that cooks up quick.
These super delicious Pineapple Sausage Bites are a simple and easy to make appetizer perfect for your party. Keep it simple and serve them in a bowl or get fancy and skewer them on toothpicks. Either way, your guests will LOVE these!
Sausage Rolls are kind of like Pigs in a Blanket, but transformed into a fun bite-size appetizer! Paired with a sweet & spicy Pepper Jelly, these Mini Sausage Rolls are sure to please.
Smoked Sausage in the Air Fryer is always a family favorite. For a simple appetizer, serve these with a toothpick in each, or have them on a crusty bun with all the trimmings like onions and peppers.
These sausage bites always deliver and are fast work. Ideas on how to vary the type of sausage & dip to enjoy German, Italian, Mexican + more versions.
Maple Dijon Bacon Wrapped Smoked Sausage are the most delicious appetizer bites. Sweet and savory, these sausages are perfect for everything from holiday buffets to game day spreads.
This recipe for Italian sausage stuffed mushrooms is a quick and easy appetizer that’s sure to please any crowd. No one at your next holiday party will be able to resist the juicy combination of
Can’t make your mind up between mustard or cheese on your pretzel? Have both and Italian Sausage, too, with Sausage Pretzel Bombs with Mustard Cheese Sauce!
Many of these sausage appetizer recipes can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for a few days or even in the freezer. Simply check the individual recipes for full storing instructions and details on how to make ahead.
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Sausage appetizers are always a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Everyone loves its meaty flavor. Here are 30+ recipes to try, including this recipe for Sausage Bites that are simmered in white wine & served with a creamy, spicy mustard dipping sauce.
2 19-ouncepackages Italian sausages(mild or hot, cut into 1-inch pieces)
1/2bottle dry white wine
Creamy Mustard Dipping Sauce
½cupsour cream
¼cupdijon mustard
1-2teaspoonshot sauce
1clovegarlic(finely grated)
Salt and pepper(to taste)
Instructions
Place sausage pieces in a large, deep skillet and add wine. Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat and simmer uncovered, for 20 minutes, or until fully cooked, stirring occasionally.
Meanwhile, prepare the creamy mustard dipping sauce. Combine all ingredients in a small bowl and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Cover and refrigerate, until ready to serve.
Once the sausages are cooked, remove them with a slotted spoon and place on a baking sheet.
Broil (on HIGH) for 6-8 minutes, until the sausages are browned, tossing halfway through.
Serve with toothpicks and creamy mustard dipping sauce.