Description
Cream Cheese Sausage Balls are a savory and cheesy appetizer perfect for parties and gatherings. Made with breakfast sausage, cream cheese, baking mix, and sharp cheddar, these bite-sized treats are easy to prepare and bake until golden brown. Flavorful with a hint of garlic, onion, and black pepper, they are ideal served warm with your favorite dipping sauces.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1 pound breakfast sausage (pork or turkey), uncooked
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose baking mix (like Bisquick)
- 1 ½ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking.
- Mix Sausage and Cream Cheese: In a large mixing bowl, combine the uncooked breakfast sausage and softened cream cheese, mixing until fully blended and smooth.
- Add Dry Ingredients and Seasonings: Add the all-purpose baking mix, shredded sharp cheddar cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper to the sausage and cream cheese mixture. Mix thoroughly by hand or with a stand mixer until fully incorporated.
- Form Balls: Scoop the mixture into 1-inch balls using your hands or a small cookie scoop, placing them about 1 inch apart on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until the sausage balls are golden brown and cooked through.
- Cool and Serve: Remove from the oven and let the sausage balls cool slightly before serving them warm, optionally with ranch dressing or honey mustard for dipping.
Notes
- These sausage balls can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen before baking.
- Use spicy sausage for an extra kick or add chopped jalapeños to the mixture for added zest.
- Serve with ranch dressing, honey mustard, or your favorite dipping sauces for enhanced flavor.
