If you are looking for the perfect appetizer to serve (or bring to) parties — you will not be disappointed by this easy and delicious sausage stars recipe!
When I tell you that every guest of mine grabs for this sausage star appetizer when it hits the table, I am not exaggerating. We have learned the hard way that we need to plan ahead and make a lot of them when having a party. They are so delicious — and really easy to make!
What You Need To Make Sausage Stars Appetizer
I told you these sausage stars are easy to make — and they are! If yo use the pre-cooked Jimmy Dead sausage crumbles, they are even easier! That is my go to, especially when I am the one hosting the party and have lots of other recipes and things to take care of.
- 2.5 cups of Pork Sausage (crumbled) — I like to use the Jimmy Dean fully cooked crumbles.
- 1 cup Ranch dressing
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- phyllo dough
- vegetable oil
You will also need a muffin tin to cook these sausage stars in.
How To Make Sausage Stars Appetizer
This sausage star appetizer is sure to be a hit with everyone! They are simple and take less than 15 minutes to make!
- Set oven to 375 degrees.
- Cook sausage according to package. If using the Jimmy Dead crumbles, this just involves a microwave!
- Dip phyllo dough in oil and carefully place them in muffin tin in order to create a shell for the filling.
- Bake for 1-2 minutes or until the dough becomes slightly stiff. Be careful, these bake quickly and you are going to need to bake them again.
- Combine cooked sausage, ranch dressing, and cheeses in a bowl. Mix well.
- Fill each phyllo dough cup with filling.
- Bake for an additional 8 minutes or until the edges of the dough are brown.
- Remove from muffin tin and serve in a baking dish or on a platter.
Prep Time: 4 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Sausage Star Appetizer
If you are looking for the perfect appetizer to serve (or bring to) parties — you will not be disappointed by this easy and delicious sausage stars recipe!
- 2.5 cups pork sausage (I use Pre-cooked Jimmy Dean crumbles)
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 30 squares phyllo dough
- vegetable oil
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Set oven to 375 degrees.
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Cook sausage according to package. If using the Jimmy Dead crumbles, this just involves a microwave!
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Dip phyllo dough in oil and carefully place them in muffin tin in order to create a shell for the filling.
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Bake for 1-2 minutes or until the dough becomes slightly stiff. Be careful, these bake quickly and you are going to need to bake them again.
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Combine cooked sausage, ranch dressing, and cheeses in a bowl. Mix well.
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Fill each phyllo dough cup with filling.Â
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Bake for an additional 8 minutes or until the edges of the dough are brown.
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Remove from muffin tin and serve in a baking dish or on a platter.
