Description
Savory cream cheese sausage balls deliver a mouthwatering appetizer that combines zesty sausage and creamy cheese in perfect harmony. Crispy exterior and tender inside make these irresistible bites a crowd-pleasing snack you can’t wait to devour.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound (450g) ground pork sausage (hot or mild)
- 8 ounces (225g) cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups (240g) Bisquick baking mix
Cheese Ingredients:
- 1 cup (100g) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Prepare the culinary workspace by heating the oven to 350°F and lining a baking sheet with parchment paper for optimal cooking surface.
- Blend ground sausage with softened cream cheese in a spacious mixing bowl, using an electric mixer to ensure smooth, uniform incorporation of ingredients.
- Introduce Bisquick baking mix and shredded cheddar cheese into the meat mixture, gently folding and stirring until all components are evenly distributed.
- Craft uniform spherical portions by scooping and rolling the mixture into compact 1-inch orbs, strategically positioning them across the prepared baking sheet with slight separation.
- Enhance structural integrity by briefly chilling the assembled sausage spheres in the refrigerator for approximately 10 minutes, which helps maintain their shape during baking.
- Transfer the baking sheet to the preheated oven, allowing the sausage spheres to transform into golden-brown delicacies over 25 minutes, ensuring complete internal cooking.
- Remove from the oven and permit a brief cooling period, then present these savory morsels alongside complementary condiments like honey mustard or ranch dressing for an elevated gastronomic experience.
Notes
- Swap spicy sausage for a milder version if you prefer less heat, ensuring everyone can enjoy these tasty bites.
- Use low-fat cream cheese and turkey sausage to create a lighter, healthier alternative without compromising flavor.
- Freeze unbaked sausage balls for quick future appetizers by placing them on a tray, freezing solid, then transferring to a freezer bag for convenient storage.
- Experiment with different cheese varieties like pepper jack or smoked gouda to add unique flavor dimensions to the classic recipe.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 20
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 30mg