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    Vegan Sausage & Cranberry Bites

    November 11, 2021 By Rene 14 Comments

    These Vegan Sausage & Cranberry Bites are sweet & savory - the best vegan holiday appetizer that everyone will love!

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    These Vegan Sausage & Cranberry Bites are sweet & savory - the best vegan holiday appetizer that everyone will love | ThisSavoryVegan.com #thissavoryvegan #veganthanksgiving #holidayappetizers

    Prepare yourself to have zero self control, because it is SOOOOO easy to eat the entire tray of these Vegan Sausage & Cranberry Bites! They have a crispy crust, sweet cream cheese, a dash of jalapeño, crispy vegan sausage and a dollop of cranberry sauce to bring some sweetness. They're so tasty and the perfect holiday appetizer!

    How to make the dough

    When I say "make" the dough, what I really mean is roll it out. We're not really "making" anything. Instead, grab a can of crescent rolls - there are multiple brands that are vegan-friendly, just be sure to check the label before purchasing.

    Lay the dough out on a cutting board and pinch together the perforations to seal them up. Cut the dough into 12 squares and place them in an un-greased muffin pan.

    These Vegan Sausage & Cranberry Bites are sweet & savory - the best vegan holiday appetizer that everyone will love | ThisSavoryVegan.com #thissavoryvegan #veganthanksgiving #holidayappetizers

    Let's make the filling

    The filling is a combo of vegan sausage, vegan cream cheese and cranberry sauce. Start off by browning the vegan sausage in a little bit of oil. Shocker, I went with my favorite vegan sausage - Beyond Sausage Spicy Italian! You can swap it for your favorite though!

    In a bowl, combine the vegan cream cheese, garlic salt, pepper and jalapeño. The jalapeño is totally optional, but it adds a little crunch and a little spice! Give everything a stir and set aside.

    Now, it's time to fill up your muffin cups. Add a spoonful of the cream cheese mixture, the vegan sausage and some pre-made cranberry sauce to each piece of dough. That's it! You're ready to bake! Pop them in the oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the dough is browned and crispy.

    These Vegan Sausage & Cranberry Bites are sweet & savory - the best vegan holiday appetizer that everyone will love | ThisSavoryVegan.com #thissavoryvegan #veganthanksgiving #holidayappetizers

    How to serve Vegan Sausage & Cranberry Bites

    Pop them out of the oven and let them cool for a few minutes. Place them on a platter, and for some extra fanciness, drizzle with some agave (or maple syrup). That extra hit of sweetness on top is so freaking tasty!

    You can serve these warm or at room temperature. You can also make them ahead of time, freeze them, and reheat in the oven (or air fryer) right before serving.

    These Vegan Sausage & Cranberry Bites are sweet & savory - the best vegan holiday appetizer that everyone will love | ThisSavoryVegan.com #thissavoryvegan #veganthanksgiving #holidayappetizers

    Need more recipe inspo? Check these out:

    • Vegan Cream Cheese Rangoons
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    These Vegan Sausage & Cranberry Bites are sweet & savory - the best vegan holiday appetizer that everyone will love | ThisSavoryVegan.com #thissavoryvegan #veganthanksgiving #holidayappetizers
    These Vegan Sausage & Cranberry Bites are sweet & savory - the best vegan holiday appetizer that everyone will love | ThisSavoryVegan.com #thissavoryvegan #veganthanksgiving #holidayappetizers
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    Vegan Sausage & Cranberry Bites

    These Vegan Sausage & Cranberry Bites are sweet & savory - the best vegan holiday appetizer that everyone will love!
    Course Appetizer, Snack
    Cuisine American
    Keyword appetizer, cresent, game day snacks, holiday recipe, snacks, thanksgiving, vegan sausage
    Prep Time 10 minutes
    Cook Time 20 minutes
    Total Time 30 minutes
    Servings 12
    Calories 185kcal

    Ingredients

    • 8 ounce package crescent rolls*
    • olive oil
    • 8 ounces vegan sausage I used Beyond Sausage Spicy Italian
    • 8 ounces vegan cream cheese
    • 1 jalapeño diced, optional
    • ¼ teaspoon garlic salt
    • ½ teaspoon pepper
    • ¾ cup cranberry sauce
    • agave or maple syrup, for serving

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees and grab a muffin pan.
    • Open the crescent roll package and lay the dough out on a cutting board. Press the perforations to seal them and create 1 large rectangle. Use a pizza cutter or knife to cut the rectangle into 12 squares. Place 1 square into the bottom of each muffin cup. Set aside.
    • Heat some oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add the vegan sausage and break apart into bite-sized pieces. Cook until browned - approx. 5 minutes. Remove from the heat.
    • Combine the cream cheese, jalapeño, garlic salt & pepper in a bowl. Set aside.
    • To each dough-lined cup, add a spoonful of cream cheese, sausage and cranberry sauce - you may have some cream cheese leftover. Place in the oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the dough is golden. Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 5 minutes.
    • Plate the muffin cups and drizzle with agave. Serve warm or at room temperature.

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    Notes

    *There are many brands that sell vegan-friendly crescent rolls - just be sure to check the label before purchasing.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 185kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 358mg | Potassium: 47mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 10g | Iron: 1mg

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    Comments

    1. Shari

      December 09, 2022 at 7:35 am

      5 stars
      These were super easy, quick, and delicious! They look like they took much more work than they actually do. The colors are beautiful for the holidays. Definitely making this again on Christmas!

      Reply
    2. Charla

      November 24, 2022 at 2:52 pm

      5 stars
      I just made these for a Thanksgiving appetizer. They were a hit with my non-vegan family! They have all the flavors I was imagining. So yummy! Thank you for the recipe!!

      Reply
      • Rene

        November 25, 2022 at 11:42 am

        So glad it was a hit!

        Reply
    3. Julie

      November 20, 2022 at 10:58 am

      5 stars
      I finally made these little gems to see if I want to add them to Thanksgiving — absolutely amazing! It’s super easy to make the cranberry sauce (water and sugar dissolved on the stove, add the cranberries and some almond extract, and simmer until thick). I used “Beyond Sausage“ and crumbled and browned it just the way the video shows, and vegan cream cheese. The trick is to not get greedy and over stuff them. And now Pillsbury actually makes their crescent roll dough in a “sheet“ so look for that! Thank you so very much – these are fabulous!

      Reply
      • Rene

        November 25, 2022 at 11:40 am

        Ohhhhh...love that it comes in a sheet. So much easier! Glad you liked them!

        Reply
    4. Betsy

      November 06, 2022 at 2:27 pm

      5 stars
      These are my favorite holiday appetizer to make and eat!!!!

      Reply
    5. Tara

      December 28, 2021 at 3:37 pm

      5 stars
      Made these last week and they came out awesome! I ran out of cream cheese so used hummus for some and that also worked so well! 🙂

      Reply
    6. Amy F H

      November 29, 2021 at 6:15 am

      5 stars
      I used Impossible brand spicy sausage and they turned out great! I was a bit too skimpy with my cranberry sauce so next time (yes, there will be a next time) I'll make sure to add more. Good warm and good cold from the fridge as a mini grab-and-go meal

      Reply
    7. AJ

      November 26, 2021 at 3:57 am

      Would you be able to share which brand of vegan cream cheese you used? I know they have different consistencies and ingredients so I wanted to make sure I get the best one.

      Reply
    8. Gail

      November 19, 2021 at 7:46 am

      I'm making these for the office potluck.

      Reply
    9. Kari M. Henneke

      November 15, 2021 at 6:41 am

      5 stars
      Another great recipe to add to my book from TSV. These cranberry sausage bites were the favorite of the night!

      Reply
      • Rene

        November 15, 2021 at 9:56 am

        Awesome! So glad it was a hit Kari!

        Reply
    10. Jessica

      November 11, 2021 at 8:02 am

      5 stars
      These look amazing! What cranberry did you use?

      Reply
      • Rene

        November 12, 2021 at 8:08 am

        I got mine at Trader Joe's, but any pre-made cranberry sauce will work!

        Reply

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