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    Home » Recipes » Appetizers » Sausage Phyllo Cups

    Sausage Phyllo Cups

    Published: Jul 14, 2015 · Modified: Jan 1, 2021 by Barbara Curry · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    4.79 from 19 votes

    Disclaimer: This post may contain affiliate links.

    A serving tray filled with sausage phyllo shells

    Sausage phyllo cups are a simple and easy 4 ingredient appetizer that you can prepare in just 10 minutes.  Simple doesn’t mean they’re not amazing. A great finger food for game days, parties or brunch.

    A platter of phyllo cups with sausage.

    Sometimes on Friday’s we don’t have a traditional dinner but just eat appetizers. It gives me a chance to experiment with several things and if one doesn’t turn out we generally have a couple of fall backs.

    This week I experimented with a wonderful peach salad and these simple sausage phyllo cups that you can easily prepare in ten minutes. There are only 4 ingredients and this couldn’t be more simple.

    Prepared phyllo shells are so convenient for making super bowl appetizers. They’re made of flaky phyllo dough and are perfect sized finger food for a party. When filled with sausage, ranch dressing and cheese you get a delicious savory treat.

    What do you need to make phyllo appetizers

    1. Mini Phyllo cups, you can find them in the freezer section next to the pie crusts and puff pastry
    2. Breakfast sausage, I like Neese’s
    3. Ranch dressing, make homemade ranch or pick up a bottle from the grocery
    4. Cheddar Jack cheese

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      How do you make these easy sausage cups

      Step 1: Cook the sausage in a skillet

      Step 2: Combine ranch dressing, cheese, sausage and  some red pepper flakes.

      Step 3: Fill phyllo shells and bake

      Everyone loves sausage and when combined with cheese and ranch you get a great little appetizer that you can eat with your fingers without getting messy. Perfect finger food for game days or a party or brunch.

      A serving tray filled with sausage cups.

      These can be served warm or at room temperature.  They were great to munch on while watching the Women’s soccer games last weekend, so keep them in mind for football games in the fall and super bowl parties.

      Appetizer sausage cups on a platter.

      FAQs and tips

      Where can you find phyllo shells?

      Phyllo shells come in a box located in the freezer section next to the pie crusts and puff pastry.

      Can you make your own phyllo shells?

      If you want to take the time to make your own shells, it takes a little work but it’s not difficult. Peas and Crayons walks you through all the steps.

      Are sausage phyllo cups good at room temperature?

      While they are best served warm, they are still wonderful at room temperature which makes them the perfect finger food.

      Need some more Simple Finger Foods

      • Crescent rolls filled with mushrooms and cream cheese are my go-to appetizer
      • Add some crispy sage to roasted nuts made in a skillet to really wow your guests
      • Sausage balls without bisquick are always a favorite
      • Bite size potato skins are always a hit
      • No one can resist homemade cheese crackers

      If you have a little more time, try mini croque monsieurs for a fancier appetizer but one that can be prepared in advance, or savory thumbprint cookies with tomato jam.

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      Sausage cups on a platter

      Sausage Phyllo Cups

      Author: Barbara Curry
      Sausage phyllo cups are a simple and easy 4 ingredient appetizer that you can prepare in just 10 minutes.  Simple doesn't mean they're not amazing. A great finger food for game days, parties or brunch.
      4.79 from 19 votes
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      PREP: 10 minutes
      COOK: 15 minutes
      Servings: 30

      Ingredients
       

      • 30 mini phyllo cups
      • ½ lb breakfast sausage
      • 1 ½ cups cheddar jack cheese grated
      • ½ cup ranch dressing bottled
      • ½ teaspoon Red pepper flakes
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      Instructions
       

      • Preheat oven to 350º.
      • Cook sausage in a small skillet over medium heat, breaking into small pieces. Remove to paper towel lined plate and let cool.
      • Combine cheese and ranch dressing in a medium bowl and add sausage and red pepper flakes. Place phyllo cups on a rimmed baking sheet and fill with sausage mixture.
      • Bake for 15 minutes, until cheese has melted. Serve warm.
      Barbara’s Tips + Notes
      • You can substitute Italian sausage or chicken sausage.
      • These are good served warm or at room temperature.
      • Phyllo shells are found in the frozen food section next to the pie crusts and puff pastry. 

      Nutrition

      Calories: 77kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 13mg | Sodium: 135mg | Potassium: 27mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 72IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 1mg
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      Comments

      1. Nick Bragg says

        July 14, 2015 at 2:54 pm

        great idea and fine site. Thanks Barbara.

        Reply
      2. Maggie says

        July 01, 2021 at 8:18 pm

        What do you do with the red pepper flakes? Cook it in the sausage? Thanks!

        Reply
        • Barbara Curry says

          July 02, 2021 at 8:22 pm

          Thanks for catching that, you add them with the cheese and ranch dressing.

          Reply
          • Maggie Dean says

            July 03, 2021 at 3:22 am

            Thank you so much!! Making these for the 4th!!

      3. Ardy Rydell says

        January 25, 2022 at 9:06 am

        Is it Ranch Dressing from a bottle or the dry dressing in packet?

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        • Barbara Curry says

          January 25, 2022 at 5:05 pm

          It’s bottled or you can make your own. I’ve clarified that in the recipe.

          Reply

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