Description
Cream Cheese Sausage Balls are a delightful combination of savory sausage, creamy cheese, and spices, perfect for any gathering or as a tasty snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground sausage (mild or spicy)
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- softened
- 1 and ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 and ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ground sausage and softened cream cheese until well blended.
- Add in flour, baking powder, salt, cheddar cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and black pepper. Mix until all ingredients are integrated.
- Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions of the mixture and roll them into balls.
- Place the sausage balls on the prepared baking sheet, leaving some space between each ball.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Feel free to experiment with different types of cheese or spices to customize the flavor to your liking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 sausage balls
- Calories: 215 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 430 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 11 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
Keywords: Cream Cheese Sausage Balls, party appetizers, finger foods, savory snacks