BBQ Sausage & Cheese Plate #10DaysofTailgate

by Erin

Toss aside those cocktail weenies and serve up some smoky sausage, tossed in BBQ dry rub seasoning and served with sharp cheddar and spicy pepperjack cheeses.

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This isn’t your regular sausage and cheese plate. Toss aside those cocktail weenies and serve up some spicy, smoky sausage. Smoked sausage gets grilled and then tossed in BBQ dry rub seasoning and then paired with sharp cheddar and spicy pepperjack cheeses. Sprinkle some more dry rub on the cheese while you’re at it and serve. Dipping sauce optional. Deviled eggs are also a nice touch but not required. I whipped up a few regular deviled eggs but seasoned them with spicy mustard and sprinkled dry rub instead of paprika on top. Yum!

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BBQ SAUSAGE & CHEESE PLATE

Serves 8

Ingredients:

1 lb. fully cooked smoked sausage

4 oz. sharp cheddar cheese, cubed

4 oz. pepperjack cheese, cubed

BBQ dry rub seasoning

BBQ sauce, Not Ketchup, or El Diablo spicy mustard for dipping

Directions:

  1. Heat grill or skillet on stove top to medium-high. Cook sausage until warmed through (140-160 degrees F).
  2. Slice sausage at an angle into 1/2-inch pieces. Toss with dry rub seasoning and arrange on platter with cheese cubes. Sprinkle cheese with more seasoning.
  3. Serve immediately with desired dipping sauce.

Source: The Spiffy Cookie original, inspired by the BBQ Sausage & Cheese Plates  in Memphis.

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9 comments

Jalapeno Popper Potato Salad July 4, 2023 - 2:35 pm

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BBQ Pork Charcuterie September 16, 2021 - 8:41 am

[…] does have some warm elements in the form of BBQ! This is not to be confused with the classic sausage and cheese plate that I grew so fond of when I lived in Memphis. Imagine that platter but extra. Who says BBQ […]

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BBQ Deviled Eggs August 9, 2021 - 11:59 am

[…] you’ve ever spent any time in Memphis, you know that BBQ sausage and cheese plates are absolutely a thing and that no plate is complete without deviled eggs. I mean, what cookout or […]

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sarah k @ the pajama chef October 6, 2014 - 10:31 am

oooh what a great sausage/cheese plate! i love smoked sausage and feel it’s so under-appreciated. great choice with that mustard!

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Sarah | Curious Cuisiniere October 2, 2014 - 8:39 am

We’ve done cheese platters and we LOVE grilled sausages. Why have we never thought to pair the two? Brilliant!

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Rebekah @ Making Miracles September 30, 2014 - 8:02 am

That is an awesome looking platter – PERFECT for tailgating – or just for me, whatever. :)

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Amy (Savory Moments) September 30, 2014 - 6:41 am

This looks perfect for a tailgate! This plate would go so nice with a frosty beer. I know my husband would enjoy this while watching football.

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lk529 September 30, 2014 - 4:10 am

Love this twist to a cheese platter!

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Wendy, A Day in the Life on the Farm September 29, 2014 - 6:12 pm

I love this kind of platter. Perfect for tailgating.

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