Cream Cheese Sausage Balls Recipe
These Cream Cheese Sausage Balls are a savory and cheesy appetizer perfect for any gathering. Made with breakfast sausage, cream cheese, cheddar, and a blend of spices, these baked sausage balls are easy to prepare and even easier to enjoy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 30 sausage balls 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 1 pound ground breakfast sausage (mild or spicy)
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose baking mix (such as Bisquick)
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix the ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine sausage and softened cream cheese. Add baking mix, cheddar, garlic powder, and black pepper. Mix well.
- Form the balls: Roll the mixture into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake: Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- For easier mixing, bring the cream cheese to room temperature first.
- You can prepare the mixture ahead of time and refrigerate until ready to bake.
- These sausage balls freeze well—bake from frozen, adding 5 extra minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sausage ball
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
