Description
Savory cream cheese sausage balls bring zesty Southern comfort to party snacking. Cheesy, spicy bites deliver irresistible flavor that keeps guests returning for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1 pound (454 grams) breakfast sausage (mild, hot, or your preferred variety)
- 1 ½ cups (170 grams) shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 ¼ cups (156 grams) Bisquick mix (or other biscuit baking mix)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp smoked paprika (optional)
Instructions
- Mixing Base: Thoroughly blend ground sausage and softened cream cheese in a large mixing bowl until completely uniform, creating a smooth foundational mixture.
- Cheese Integration: Fold in shredded cheddar and Bisquick mix, working the ingredients together to form a cohesive dough that maintains structural integrity without excessive crumbling.
- Seasoning Infusion: Sprinkle garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika across the mixture, gently folding to ensure even distribution of aromatic spices throughout the blend.
- Shaping Preparation: Craft compact, uniform spherical portions by rolling small amounts of mixture between palms, creating consistent bite-sized morsels that will cook evenly.
- Baking Setup: Arrange sausage balls one inch apart on a parchment-lined baking sheet, positioning the rack centrally in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) to promote optimal heat circulation.
- Cooking Process: Bake for 22-25 minutes, rotating the pan midway to achieve a golden-brown exterior and ensure complete internal cooking, watching for a crisp surface and enticing savory aroma.
- Resting Stage: Remove from oven and let the sausage balls rest for 3-5 minutes, allowing internal temperatures to stabilize and flavors to meld before serving.
Notes
- Soften Cream Cheese Properly: Let cream cheese sit at room temperature for 30-45 minutes to ensure smooth blending without lumps.
- Balance Meat Moisture: Choose less fatty sausage to prevent greasy texture, keeping sausage balls crisp and appetizing.
- Uniform Size Matters: Use a small cookie scoop or tablespoon to create consistent-sized balls for even cooking and professional appearance.
- Customize Seasoning Flexibly: Experiment with different spice combinations like cayenne, dried herbs, or smoked seasonings to match personal taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 25
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 0.5 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg