Tailgating season is upon us! I can’t wait to share these Sausage Bites; a spin on Brat Bites from Platter Talk.
So, this is round 5 for me with the #FreakyFriday group. “What’s #FreakyFriday” you ask? Well, it’s hosted by Michaela from An Affair of the Heart. There are 13 bloggers participating in the event this month. If you are new to my blog, welcome! Here’s the 411.
Each blogger who signs up is assigned a blog from another participant. Like me, for instance. I was assigned Platter Talk. Once you receive your assigned blog, you get to go through their recipes and pick something you want to cook. In honor of football season starting, I chose these delicious Brat Bites to cook up this round. Then, once you cook up your selected recipe, you post about on the #FreakyFriday; telling everyone about their wonderful blog, what you found out, and how delicious their recipe was!
I just have to say, holy wow. Platter Talk is two dads, six boys and a chihuahua. Wow. Just…wow. I thought it was bad with just the four of us growing up, but 8? I cannot imagine. Truly speechless. More power to them for raising such amazing looking sons and to hear that they have interest in helping out in the kitchen is always awesome. A man who can cook will never be alone. Just sayin…
Moving on.
Dan and Scott, the dads behind Platter Talk, have been featured on countless sites, newspapers, and morning news programs. They’ve won quite a few recipe contests, too!! And for good reason. Their food looks amazing. I have marked many to try after this round of #FreakyFriday. From these Brat Bites to their Tortellini in Brodo Destiva to their Smoked Gouda with Crab and Bacon Mac n Cheese, they have quite a range of recipes. I saved their Raisin Apple Butter Bread for later in fall when apples are in season. It looks delicious and perfect for a fall morning.
Not to worry! There’s plenty of sweets on their blog, too! There’s Chocolate & Coffee Whiskey Cake, a Cranberry Swirl Semolina Cake, and delicious looking Cannoli Poke Cake. Yeah. I’m drooling over that last one, too. Cookies? There’s the Chambord Christmas Crinkles and S’more Cookies. I could go on and on. So, when I say it wasn’t easy choosing what to make, I’m serious. They have a huge selection from all types of food and cuisines.
I’m always stuck in the appetizer category because we just don’t make them at all. Unless Dad’s coming for dinner, we usually don’t have snacks or appetizers for any reason. Well, there’s one reason and that’s usually #FreakyFriday.
Now, I have a whole list of recipes I earmarked to try, but the one that just kept coming back to my mind were these Brat Bites. They were just calling to me. Seriously. I mean. Just look at them. You can’t see those babies and tell me you’re not drooling. All that crunchy phyllo dough and those delicious sausage bites. Yup. I’m drooling, too.
Of course, I didn’t use brats.
I used those little cocktail wieners. Because they’re almost a requirement for any game day eats. Right? Simmered in some kind of delicious sauce with grape jelly or something like that? We’ve all had them! Grab a toothpick and just go to town on that slow cooker full of goodness.
Well, not this time. This time, I’ve baked those little buggers into some crispy deliciousness that’s sure to please all your game day guests. I’ve added a little dollop of mustard before wrapping the sausages for a little kick. This is a whole grain mustard I’ve used, but you could use any mustard you want.
And you can use brats.
I didn’t use brats because they’d have to be the turkey kind. To be honest, those aren’t the easiest things in the world to try to slice and wrap. They’re usually much softer in consistency than regular brats which makes slicing and even holding them a pain in the you know what!!
These babies came together so easy. I made 8 and it took me about about 10 minutes. So, you could easily increase this recipe for a large tailgating crowd! It’s undeniable that your crowd will love these beauties, too. They’re super crispy on the outside. They’re tender and spicy on the inside with the sausage and the mustard. I’m so happy that I stumbled on this simple yet amazingly delicious recipe for my game day eats.
So, show Platter Talk some love and make sure to follow them on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, and Twitter. Now, be sure to check out what the rest of the #FreakyFriday group cooked up and whose blogs they were assigned this time!!
Sausage Bites
Tailgating season is upon us! I can't wait to share these Sausage Bites; a spin on Brat Bites from Platter Talk.
Ingredients
- 8 sheets phyllo dough
- 8 mini sausages
- 2 tablespoons whole grain mustard
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400.
- Keeping the remaining phyllo covered with a damp cloth, place one sheet of phyllo on your work surface and spray with cooking spray (or brush with butter). Place a second sheet on top and spray with cooking spray. Continue until 4 sheets are stacked and sprayed with cooking spray. Cut the stack into quarters.
- Place one sausage and a half a teaspoon on the end of a phyllo rectangle. Fold the sides over and then carefully roll the sausage in the phyllo dough. Place seem side down on a baking sheet lined with a silpat or aluminum foil coated with cooking spray.
- Lightly spray the sausages with cooking spray and bake at 400 for 15 to 20 minutes or until the phyllo is golden brown. Serve with additional mustard, roasted red pepper ketchup, or sweet onion chutney.
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Michelle says
Perfect party food! I love small bites…I could skip dinner and eat all the appetizers instead!
Christie Campbell says
Thank you! I could, too, but I’d have to cook them all first. LOL
Sandra Shaffer says
I love the recipe you picked! I think I could eat the whole batch on my own!
Christie Campbell says
Thank you! I almost did. LOL
Angela says
Making these next weekend!! So simple and tasty! I love the use of phyllo dough! Love that stuff!
Christie Campbell says
Me, too, Angela! I always have some in the freezer.
Platter Talk says
Thank you for honoring us by replicating our recipe; your work is nothing short of phenomenal and we could not be more impressed or flattered. We love your style what you did with these!
Christie Campbell says
Well, your blog was very inspiring!! I had a difficult time making a choice, but I kept coming back to those brat bites. Yum!
Aunt Bee says
Oh ,my word these look AMAZING!
Christie Campbell says
Thank you!
Justine says
These look so spicy and fun! I love that dollop of seedy mustard, just puts the whole thing over the edge 🙂
Christie Campbell says
It does add that little bite of spice that I love! Thank you!
Jennifer A Stewart says
I love the idea of sausage bites but I had only had them in dough. I love the crispy phyllo dough as it makes the best texture contrast to the juicy sausage!
Christie Campbell says
I LOVE phyllo and would wrap everything in it if I could. Thank you!
Nicole Power says
These sausage bites are such a cute little snack! And so easy to make too!! Love the sound of the mustard in there too 🙂
Christie Campbell says
Thank you! The mustard gives it a little bite that I love.
Lori Vachon says
These are the perfect game day snack! My boys in particular would be wild over these! YUM!
Christie Campbell says
Thank you! I was wild over these! LOL They’re so good and so easy.
Wendy, A Day in the Life on the Farm says
A perfect game day snack. YUM
Christie Campbell says
Thank you!
Julie says
I love this recipe! The crunch of the phyllo and the spiciness of the mustard would make them a delicious mouthful!
Christie Campbell says
Thank you! They really a little crunchy meaty, spicy bite of deliciousness.
pattyanderson54p says
So glad you chose this one, can’t wait to try it. I am a big fan of Platter Talk and of their family.
Christie Campbell says
It was a delicious recipe! And their blog is awesome.
Candi says
These look fabulous. We loved the Baked Blue Cheese Olive Bites, and I’m definitely adding these to our tailgate menu! Thanks for sharing these great recipes!
Christie Campbell says
Thank you! Those are my fave recipe, too! So so addictive. And now these are super addictive, too! SO easy and delicious.
Michelle says
I’m all about the appetizers! I love game day food. I could just skip dinner and eat the party food instead! These sound awesome!
Christie Campbell says
Me, too. The older I get, the more I want to nibble and graze than eat a meal.
Michaela - An Affair from the Heart says
Christie – HOLY SMOKES! I think I just left a drool puddle on my desk. These are simply amazing — great recipe – great post — just perfect in every way! Thank you so much for being in our group!
Christie Campbell says
LOL That’s too funny, Michaela! I’m so glad you enjoy this recipe and the pics. And thank you for having me every event!