Description
Delicious and easy-to-make sausage balls featuring a blend of ground pork sausage, shredded cheddar cheese, cream cheese, and baking mix, baked to golden perfection. Perfect as a savory appetizer or snack for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
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 to prevent sticking.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, use a mixer to combine the cream cheese and ground sausage until well blended. Add the baking mix to the bowl and mix thoroughly. Finally, incorporate the shredded cheddar cheese by mixing until just combined.
- Form Balls: Portion the dough using a #50 scoop or about 1 tablespoon of mixture each. Roll each portion into a ball roughly 1-inch in diameter and place them evenly spaced on the prepared sheet pans.
- Bake: Place the sheet pans in the oven and bake for 15 minutes or until the sausage balls are lightly browned and cooked through. Check with a thermometer to ensure the internal temperature reaches 165°F for food safety.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider using hot sausage instead of mild.
- Use parchment paper to avoid the need for nonstick spray and for easier cleanup.
- Serve warm for best taste and texture.
- These sausage balls freeze well; freeze baked balls and reheat in the oven before serving.
- If you prefer a different cheese, sharp cheddar or a blend of cheeses can be used as a substitute.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 85 kcal
- Sugar: 0.5 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
