Here’s a Cream Cheese Sausage Balls recipe—savory, cheesy, and perfect for breakfast, brunch, or snacks 🧀🌭
Cream Cheese Sausage Balls
🍽 Serves
20–24 small balls
⏱ Time
- Prep: 10 minutes
- Bake: 20–25 minutes
🧾 Ingredients
- 1 lb (450 g) breakfast sausage (pork or turkey)
- 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour (or 1 ½ cups Bisquick for shortcut)
- ½ tsp garlic powder (optional)
- ½ tsp onion powder (optional)
- ¼ tsp black pepper
🔪 Preparation
1. Preheat Oven
- Preheat oven to 375°F / 190°C
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease.
2. Mix Ingredients
- In a large bowl, combine:
- Sausage (raw)
- Cream cheese
- Shredded cheddar
- Flour
- Garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper
- Mix thoroughly until evenly combined (use hands for best results).
3. Shape Balls
- Roll mixture into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter.
- Place on prepared baking sheet, spaced slightly apart.
4. Bake
- Bake 20–25 minutes, until golden brown and cooked through.
- Internal temperature should reach 160°F / 71°C for pork sausage.
5. Serve
- Serve warm as an appetizer or snack.
- Pair with mustard, hot sauce, or ranch for dipping.
🌟 Tips & Variations
- Cheese variety: Use pepper jack or mozzarella for different flavor.
- Make ahead: Freeze unbaked balls; bake straight from freezer (add 5–7 minutes).
- Spicy: Add ¼ tsp cayenne pepper or chopped jalapeños.
- Gluten-free: Use almond flour or gluten-free baking mix instead of all-purpose flour.