Description
Delicious and creamy Cream Cheese Sausage Balls made with hot pork sausage, cream cheese, Bisquick baking mix, and cheddar cheese. Perfect as a savory appetizer or snack that's easy to prepare and bake.
Ingredients
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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 a stand mixer bowl, combine 1 pound of hot pork sausage with 8 ounces of softened cream cheese. You may also mix by hand or with a hand mixer until fully blended.
- Add Baking Mix: Stir in 2 cups of Bisquick baking mix. Be careful not to pack the measuring cup to avoid dryness; spoon it into the cup instead.
- Add Cheddar Cheese: Add 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese to the mixture. Feel free to add more cheese if you prefer cheesier sausage balls. Mix until well incorporated.
- Form Balls: Use a spring-loaded cookie scoop or your hands to form 1-inch balls from the mixture. Roll them to form even, round shapes if necessary.
- Chill: Place the formed sausage balls on the prepared baking sheets and refrigerate for 10 minutes. This helps prevent spreading during baking.
- Bake: Bake the chilled sausage balls in the preheated oven for 25 minutes until golden and cooked through.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and serve warm as a tasty appetizer or snack.
Notes
- Use softened cream cheese for easier mixing and better texture.
- Do not pack Bisquick when measuring to avoid dry sausage balls; spoon into the measuring cup lightly.
- For extra cheesy sausage balls, increase the amount of shredded cheddar cheese.
- Chilling the sausage balls before baking helps them hold their shape and prevents spreading.
- Can be served warm or at room temperature; they also freeze well for later use.
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
