Description
Cream Cheese Sausage Balls are a creamy, cheesy, and savory appetizer featuring hot pork sausage combined with cream cheese, Bisquick baking mix, and shredded cheddar cheese. These flavorful bite-sized balls are perfect for parties or snack time, baked to golden perfection with a tender, creamy center.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound hot pork sausage
- 8 ounce block cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups Bisquick baking mix
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line two large baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking.
- Mix Sausage and Cream Cheese: In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine 1 pound of hot pork sausage and the softened 8-ounce block of cream cheese. You may also mix by hand or with a hand mixer until the mixture is well combined and creamy.
- Add Bisquick Mix: Gradually add 2 cups of Bisquick baking mix into the sausage and cream cheese mixture. Stir gently until everything is combined, being careful not to pack down the Bisquick when measuring to avoid dryness.
- Incorporate Cheddar Cheese: Fold in 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese. Feel free to add a bit more cheese if you prefer extra cheesy sausage balls. Mix until evenly distributed.
- Shape Sausage Balls: Using a spring-loaded cookie scoop or your hands, form the meat mixture into 1-inch balls. Roll the balls lightly in your hands if they are not perfectly round, then place them on the prepared baking sheets.
- Chill: Refrigerate the shaped sausage balls on the baking sheets for 10 minutes. This chilling step helps prevent them from spreading out while baking.
- Bake: Bake the sausage balls in the preheated oven for 25 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve: Allow them to cool slightly before serving warm as a delicious appetizer or snack.
Notes
- Do not pack down the Bisquick when measuring; spoon it into the cup lightly to keep the sausage balls tender and moist.
- Feel free to use more cheddar cheese for a cheesier flavor and richer texture.
- Chilling the sausage balls before baking helps them maintain their shape and prevents spreading.
- You can substitute hot pork sausage with mild sausage or turkey sausage for a different flavor profile or leaner option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 357 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 832 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 56 mg
