Description
Cream Cheese Sausage Balls are a delightful appetizer featuring hot pork sausage, creamy softened cream cheese, Bisquick baking mix, and shredded cheddar cheese. These bite-sized treats are easy to prepare and perfect for gatherings or snack time with a creamy, savory flavor and a tender, cheesy texture.
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. Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Mix Sausage and Cream Cheese: In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine 1 pound of hot pork sausage with the softened 8-ounce block of cream cheese. If you don’t have a stand mixer, you can mix by hand or use a hand mixer until thoroughly combined.
- Add Bisquick: Gradually add 2 cups of Bisquick baking mix to the sausage and cream cheese mixture. Stir gently until the ingredients are completely incorporated. Be careful to spoon the Bisquick into your measuring cup without packing it down to avoid dry sausage balls.
- Incorporate Cheddar Cheese: Add 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese to the mixture. You can add more cheese if you prefer a cheesier snack. Stir until the cheese is evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
- Form Balls: Using a spring-loaded cookie scoop or your hands, scoop out the meat mixture and roll it into 1-inch balls. This ensures even cooking and a perfect bite size.
- Chill: Place the formed sausage balls on the parchment-lined baking sheets. Refrigerate them for 10 minutes to firm up, which will help prevent them from spreading out too much during baking.
- Bake: After chilling, bake the sausage balls in the preheated oven for about 25 minutes, or until they are cooked through and golden brown on the outside.
- Serve: Remove the sausage balls from the oven and serve warm. They make a fantastic appetizer or snack for any occasion.
Notes
- Use softened cream cheese for easier mixing and a creamy texture.
- Do not pack the Bisquick when measuring; spoon it lightly to avoid dry texture.
- Feel free to add extra cheddar cheese to enhance the cheesy flavor.
- Chilling the formed balls before baking helps maintain their shape and prevents excessive spreading.
- Use a spring-loaded cookie scoop for consistent size and ease of shaping the balls.
- Serve warm for best flavor and texture.
- If you prefer milder flavor, use mild or sweet sausage instead of hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 357 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 832 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 56 mg
