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, these sausage balls are easy to make and bursting with cheesy flavor.
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 and Prepare Baking Sheets: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line two large baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Combine Sausage and Cream Cheese: In the bowl of a stand mixer, mix together 1 pound hot pork sausage and the softened 8 ounce block of cream cheese until well combined. This can also be done using a hand mixer or by hand.
- Add Bisquick Baking Mix: Add 2 cups of Bisquick baking mix to the sausage and cream cheese mixture. Stir until just combined. Be sure not to pack the Bisquick in the measuring cup to avoid dry sausage balls.
- Incorporate Cheddar Cheese: Stir in 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese generously into the mixture until evenly distributed.
- Form Sausage Balls: Scoop the meat mixture and form it into 1-inch balls. Using a spring-loaded cookie scoop makes this easier. Roll the balls between your hands if necessary to achieve a round shape.
- Chill Sausage Balls: Place the formed sausage balls on the lined baking sheets and chill in the refrigerator for 10 minutes to prevent spreading during baking.
- Bake: Bake the chilled sausage balls in the preheated oven for 25 minutes or until cooked through and golden brown on the outside.
- Serve: Remove from oven and serve warm as a savory appetizer or snack.
Notes
- The cream cheese adds a creamy texture and rich flavor, making these sausage balls extra delicious.
- Measure Bisquick properly by spooning into the cup without packing to avoid dry results.
- Feel free to add extra cheddar cheese if you prefer cheesier sausage balls.
- Chilling the sausage balls before baking helps them keep their shape and prevents spreading.
- Using parchment paper on the baking sheet ensures easy cleanup and prevents sticking.
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
