Some recipes are made for fancy dinners, while others are made for busy mornings, family gatherings, and hungry crowds. These Southern 3-Ingredient Cheesy Sausage Squares definitely belong in the second category.
With just three simple ingredients, you can make a tray of savory, cheesy, golden-brown bites that are incredibly easy to prepare. They're hearty enough for breakfast, convenient enough for a party appetizer, and delicious enough that you'll probably want to keep the recipe handy.
There's no complicated dough to make and no long ingredient list to worry about. Just combine sausage, cheese, and baking mix, spread everything into a pan, bake, and slice.
The result is tender, cheesy, savory squares with crisp golden edges and plenty of sausage flavor in every bite.
Why You'll Love These Sausage Squares
This recipe is perfect when you need something quick but still want homemade flavor.
- Only 3 main ingredients
- Easy to mix together
- No complicated shaping or rolling
- Great for breakfast or brunch
- Perfect for parties and potlucks
- Easy to cut into bite-sized pieces
- Delicious served warm or at room temperature
- Uses simple pantry and refrigerator staples
They're especially handy during the holidays when you need an appetizer that can feed a crowd without taking over the kitchen.
Ingredients You'll Need
- 1 pound breakfast sausage, mild, hot, or your favorite variety
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 cups baking mix, such as Bisquick-style baking mix
That's it!
Optional Add-Ins
The three-ingredient version is wonderfully simple, but you can add a few extras if you want to change things up.
Consider adding:
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- A pinch of crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup finely diced jalapeños
- A little smoked paprika
Keep in mind that once you start adding extras, it technically becomes more than a three-ingredient recipe—but that's perfectly fine when you're cooking for your own table.
How to Make Southern Sausage Squares
