Description
Sausage Balls are a savory, bite-sized appetizer made with ground pork sausage, cheddar cheese, baking mix, and cream cheese. Perfect for parties or game day snacks, they are baked until golden and cooked through, offering a delightful blend of cheesy, meaty flavors in every bite.
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°F. Prepare two sheet pans by lining them with parchment paper or aluminum foil. If using foil, lightly spray with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, use a mixer to blend the cream cheese and sausage until combined. Add the baking mix and mix well. Then add the shredded cheddar cheese and mix just until everything is incorporated.
- Form Balls: Portion out about 1 tablespoon of the dough and roll each portion into a 1-inch ball. A #50 scoop works well for this. Place the formed balls evenly across the prepared sheet pans.
- Bake: Bake the sausage balls for 15 minutes or until they are lightly browned and cooked through. The internal temperature should reach 165°F to ensure they are safely cooked.
Notes
- Use mild or hot sausage depending on your spice preference.
- Ensure the cream cheese is softened for easier mixing.
- Use parchment paper for easy cleanup and to prevent sticking without added spray.
- If you don’t have a scoop, use a tablespoon measure to portion the dough evenly.
- Check internal temperature with a meat thermometer to guarantee food safety.
- These sausage balls can be served warm or at room temperature.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated in the oven for best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 80 kcal
- Sugar: 0.5 g
- Sodium: 200 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
