Description
Cream Cheese Sausage Balls are a delicious and easy appetizer featuring hot pork sausage, creamy softened cream cheese, Bisquick baking mix, and shredded cheddar cheese. These bite-sized savory treats are perfect for parties and gatherings, with a creamy texture balanced by a slightly crispy baked exterior.
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 and Prepare Baking Sheets: 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 or using a hand mixer or by hand, combine the 1 pound of hot pork sausage with the 8 ounce block of softened cream cheese until well blended.
- Add Bisquick Mix: Gradually stir in 2 cups of Bisquick baking mix. Measure the Bisquick by spooning it into the cup without packing it down to avoid dryness in the finished product.
- Incorporate Cheddar Cheese: Add 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese to the mixture. You can add extra cheese if desired. Stir until all ingredients are evenly combined.
- Form Balls: Using a spring-loaded cookie scoop or your hands, scoop and roll the mixture into 1-inch balls and place them evenly spaced on the prepared baking sheets.
- Chill the Balls: Place the baking sheets with the formed sausage balls in the refrigerator for 10 minutes. Chilling helps prevent the balls from spreading too much during baking.
- Bake: Bake the sausage balls in the preheated oven for 25 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve: Remove from oven and serve warm as a tasty appetizer or snack.
Notes
- The cream cheese gives the sausage balls a creamy texture and rich flavor, setting them apart from traditional sausage balls.
- Be careful not to pack down the Bisquick when measuring to keep the sausage balls moist and tender.
- You can increase the shredded cheddar cheese quantity for a cheesier flavor.
- Chilling the formed balls before baking helps them hold their shape and achieve a nice texture.
- Use a spring-loaded cookie scoop for evenly sized balls and easier handling.
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
