Italian Turkey Sausage & Fennel Pizza Bites
These little bites are a family favorite, perfect for movie nights or after-school snacks. With a crispy edge and that savory turkey sausage flavor, they disappear quickly! Plus, they’re a fun way to sneak in a bit of cottage cheese for extra protein.
Ingredients:
1 cup cottage cheese (small curd)
1 large egg
1/2 cup oat flour
1/2 cup ground turkey sausage (browned and drained dry)
1/2 tsp fennel seeds (crushed)
Instructions:
1. Meat Prep: In a skillet over medium heat, sauté the ground turkey sausage until it is very brown. Make sure to drain it thoroughly on a paper towel to remove excess fat and moisture, as this will help achieve that crispy edge.
2. Batter: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the cottage cheese, egg, and oat flour until well combined. Gently stir in the crushed fennel and the dry sausage crumbles.
3. Bake: Scoop the mixture into a mini-muffin tin, filling each cup about three-quarters full. Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F for 18–20 minutes or until golden brown and crispy on the edges.
Yields: About 12 pizza bites
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
These pizza bites are always a hit! It’s amazing how something so simple can bring the family together. Have you ever experimented with unique flavors in your snacks?
