Description
Sausage Cucumber Bites are a simple, tasty appetizer featuring savory sausage paired with crisp, refreshing cucumber slices. These bite-sized snacks are easy to assemble, flavorful, and perfect for parties, casual gatherings, or healthy snacking.
Ingredients
Cooked sausage (breakfast sausage, chorizo, or Italian sausage), crumbled or sliced – 1 cup
Fresh cucumber, sliced into ½-inch rounds – 1 large cucumber
Cream cheese or dairy-free spread (optional) – 1/4 cup
Fresh herbs like parsley, dill, or chives (optional) – 2 tbsp chopped
Black pepper (optional) – to taste
Paprika (optional) – for sprinkling
Instructions
Cook sausage thoroughly in a skillet over medium heat, then crumble or slice into small pieces.
- Wash and slice cucumber into ½-inch thick rounds.
- If using, spread a thin layer of cream cheese or dairy-free alternative on each cucumber slice.
- Top each cucumber round with a piece of cooked sausage.
- Garnish with fresh herbs and sprinkle with black pepper or paprika if desired.
- Arrange on a serving platter and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use turkey, chicken, or plant-based sausages as alternatives.
- Substitute cream cheese with hummus or guacamole for different flavors.
- Add a small slice of cheese or a dollop of mustard on top for extra taste.
- Incorporate diced bell peppers or olives for added texture and color.
- Spice it up with hot sauce or chili flakes.
- Assemble just before serving to keep cucumber crisp.
- Store leftovers in airtight container in refrigerator for up to 1 day.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snack
- Method: Cooking, Assembly
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3-4 bites
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
