Description
These savory Sausage Balls are a perfect appetizer or snack featuring a delicious combination of ground pork sausage, sharp cheddar cheese, and creamy cream cheese baked to golden perfection. They are easy to prepare and bake quickly, making them ideal for parties, game days, or family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound ground pork sausage (mild or hot)
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (8 ounces)
- 2 cups all-purpose baking mix (such as Bisquick)
- 1 (8-ounce) block cream cheese
Instructions
- Preheat Oven Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Prepare two sheet pans by lining them with parchment paper or aluminum foil for easy cleanup. If using foil, lightly spray with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Mix Ingredients In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to combine the cream cheese and ground sausage until well blended. Add the baking mix and mix thoroughly. Then incorporate the shredded cheddar cheese by mixing just until combined.
- Form Balls Using about 1 tablespoon of dough for each, roll the mixture into balls approximately 1 inch in diameter. A #50 scoop can help ensure uniform size. Place the sausage balls evenly spaced on the prepared sheet pans.
- Bake Bake the sausage balls in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, or until they are lightly browned and cooked through. The internal temperature should reach 165 degrees Fahrenheit for food safety.
Notes
- For a spicier variation, choose hot sausage instead of mild.
- You can substitute the all-purpose baking mix with whole wheat baking mix for a healthier option.
- Make sure the cream cheese is softened before mixing for easier blending.
- Allow the sausage balls to cool slightly before serving to avoid burns.
- These sausage balls can be made ahead and frozen before baking; bake directly from frozen adding a few extra minutes to cooking time.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 80 kcal
- Sugar: 0.5 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
