Description
These Cream Cheese Sausage Balls are a perfect savory appetizer combining seasoned breakfast sausage, creamy cheese, and a flaky baking mix. Baked to golden perfection, they make an ideal party snack or keto-friendly finger food, ready in under 40 minutes.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 pound bulk breakfast sausage (uncooked)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose baking mix (such as Bisquick)
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the sausage balls.
- Mix Sausage and Cream Cheese: In a large mixing bowl, combine the uncooked bulk breakfast sausage with the softened cream cheese. Mix thoroughly until the mixture is fully blended, using your hands or a stand mixer with a paddle attachment.
- Add Dry Ingredients and Cheese: Incorporate the baking mix and shredded sharp cheddar cheese into the sausage and cream cheese mixture. Continue mixing until all ingredients are uniformly combined.
- Form Balls: Roll the mixture into approximately 1-inch diameter balls. Arrange them evenly about 1 inch apart on a parchment-lined baking sheet to ensure even cooking.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the sausage balls turn golden brown and are cooked through.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the sausage balls to cool slightly on the baking sheet before transferring to a serving dish. Enjoy warm as a delicious appetizer or snack.
Notes
- Prepare ahead by forming sausage balls and refrigerating or freezing before baking.
- Use spicy sausage to add a flavorful kick.
- Add chopped jalapeños into the mixture for extra heat.
- These sausage balls freeze well and can be baked directly from frozen, adjusting baking time accordingly.
