Description
Delicious and easy-to-make sausage balls featuring a blend of savory ground pork sausage, creamy cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, and all-purpose baking mix. Perfect as appetizer or snack for gatherings and parties.
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 (like Bisquick)
- 1 (8-ounce) block cream cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Line two sheet pans with parchment paper or aluminum foil for easy cleanup and lightly spray with nonstick cooking spray if using foil.
- Mix ingredients: In a large bowl, use a mixer to combine the cream cheese and sausage thoroughly. Add the baking mix and mix well. Then add the shredded cheddar cheese and mix just until incorporated without overmixing.
- Shape balls: Portion out about 1 tablespoon of the dough and roll each portion into a ball approximately 1 inch in diameter. Using a #50 scoop makes this step easier. Place the sausage balls evenly on the prepared sheet pans.
- Bake: Bake the sausage balls for 15 minutes or until they are lightly browned and cooked through. Ensure the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit for safety.
Notes
- Use mild or hot sausage depending on your preferred spice level.
- If you don't have a #50 scoop, use a tablespoon measure to portion dough evenly.
- Make sure to cook to an internal temperature of 165°F to ensure the sausage is safe to eat.
- Sausage balls can be made ahead and refrigerated before baking; just add a couple more minutes to the bake time if baking chilled balls.
- Substitute cheddar with your favorite cheese like Monterey Jack or Pepper Jack for a different flavor profile.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 90 kcal
- Sugar: 0.3 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
