Spicy Sausage & Cheese Tarts
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These Spicy Sausage & Cheese Tarts are the ultimate quick-bake appetizers crisp phyllo shells filled with spicy sausage, melted cheddar, and ranch dressing. Perfect for parties or game day gatherings.
- Prep time
- 15 minutes
- Cook time
- 10 minutes
- Total time
- 25 minutes
- Yield
- 75 tarts
Ingredients
1 lb sausage (regular or hot) 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese 8 oz spicy ranch dressing 5 (15-count) frozen phyllo tart shellsInstructions
- Step 1: Preheat Oven: Preheat to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet.
- Step 2: Cook Sausage: Brown sausage in a skillet until no longer pink; drain fat.
- Step 3: Combine Filling: Mix sausage, cheddar, and ranch until fully blended.
- Step 4: Fill Shells: Spoon mixture into tart shells.
- Step 5: Bake: Bake 8–10 minutes until cheese melts and bubbles.
- Step 6: Serve: Cool slightly before serving for best texture.
Notes
Add cayenne for extra spice. Garnish with parsley or green onions. Store leftovers refrigerated up to 5 days or freeze up to 2 months.Nutrition
- Calories
- 80
- Fat
- 6g
- Saturated fat
- 2.5g
- Sugar
- 0g
- Sodium
- 150mg
- Protein
- 3g
- Carbohydrates
- 4g
- Fiber
- 0g