Description
These Sausage Balls are a classic savory snack featuring a delightful combination of ground pork sausage, creamy cheese, and baking mix. Perfectly baked until golden and cooked through, they make a great appetizer or party finger food.
Ingredients
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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. Lightly spray with nonstick cooking spray if using foil for easier cleanup.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, use a mixer to blend the cream cheese and ground sausage until combined. Add the baking mix and mix thoroughly. Finally, fold in the shredded cheddar cheese until just incorporated.
- Shape Balls: Portion out about 1 tablespoon of the dough and roll each portion into a 1-inch ball. Using a #50 scoop can help ensure uniform size. Arrange the sausage balls evenly on the prepared sheet pans.
- Bake: Place the sheet pans in the preheated oven and bake for 15 minutes until the sausage balls are lightly browned and cooked through. The internal temperature should reach 165°F for safe consumption.
Notes
- For a spicier flavor, use hot pork sausage instead of mild.
- You can substitute the baking mix with homemade biscuit dough if preferred.
- Make sure not to overmix once the cheese is added to keep the texture light.
- Serve warm for best flavor and texture.
- These sausage balls can be made ahead and frozen before baking; just add a few extra minutes to the cooking time when baking from frozen.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 80 kcal
- Sugar: 0.5 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
