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.
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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Here’s what the rest of the crew brought to the table…
Starters
BBQ Sausage & Cheese Plate by The Spiffy Cookie
Vegified Hot “Wings” by Curious Cuisiniere
Fried Polenta Cakes with Grilled Tomato and Mozzarella Salad by Love and Confections
Carrot Karma Gazpacho with Caviar Limes by Culinary Adventures with Camilla
Dips
Chile con Queso by Sew You Think You Can Cook
Mains
Kicked Up Karma Veggie Fajita Pizza by A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures
Not Ketchup Cherry Chipotle Steak Tacos by Making Miracles
BBQ Chickpea Sliders with Apple Slaw by Debbi Does Dinner Healthy
Vegetarian Pumpkin Chili by The Pajama Chef
Beef Kabobs by A Day in the Life on the Farm
One year ago: Apple-Walnut Pancakes with Brown Sugar Greek Yogurt
Two years ago: Peanut Butter Cup Crunch Brownies
Three years ago: Baked Garlic Parmesan Fries
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:
- Heat grill or skillet on stove top to medium-high. Cook sausage until warmed through (140-160 degrees F).
- 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.
- Serve immediately with desired dipping sauce.
Source: The Spiffy Cookie original, inspired by the BBQ Sausage & Cheese Plates in Memphis.
Disclosure: I received complimentary product from sponsors for this event. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
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oooh what a great sausage/cheese plate! i love smoked sausage and feel it’s so under-appreciated. great choice with that mustard!
We’ve done cheese platters and we LOVE grilled sausages. Why have we never thought to pair the two? Brilliant!
That is an awesome looking platter – PERFECT for tailgating – or just for me, whatever. :)
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.
Love this twist to a cheese platter!
I love this kind of platter. Perfect for tailgating.