Description
Cream Cheese Sausage Balls are a delicious and creamy appetizer featuring hot pork sausage, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, and Bisquick baking mix. These savory bite-sized treats are easy to prepare and perfect for parties or snacks.
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.
- Mix Sausage and Cream Cheese: In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the hot pork sausage and softened cream cheese until well blended. This can also be done by hand or with a hand mixer.
- Add Baking Mix: Gradually add 2 cups of Bisquick baking mix, stirring until the mixture is combined. Be careful not to pack the Bisquick when measuring to avoid dry sausage balls.
- Incorporate Cheese: Stir in 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese, adding more if you prefer cheesier sausage balls. Mix until evenly distributed.
- Form Balls: Using a spring-loaded cookie scoop or your hands, shape the mixture into 1-inch balls and place them evenly spaced on the prepared baking sheets.
- Chill: Refrigerate the sausage balls on the baking sheets for 10 minutes to help them firm up and prevent spreading during baking.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes or until the sausage balls are cooked through and golden brown.
- Serve: Remove from oven and serve warm as a savory appetizer or snack.
Notes
- Use softened cream cheese for easier mixing and creamier texture.
- Do not pack your Bisquick when measuring; spoon into the cup and level off for best results.
- You can increase the amount of shredded cheddar cheese for more cheesiness.
- Chilling the formed balls before baking helps them hold their shape and prevents spreading.
- Feel free to use mild or spicy sausage depending on your heat preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 357 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 832 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 56 mg
