The Best Ultra-Moist Cream Cheese Sausage Balls
I’m Alex, and I am happy you are here. This recipe for cream cheese sausage balls uses simple ingredients to create incredibly moist, cheesy bites perfect for any party or game day snack. Forget dry sausage balls; this method keeps them soft every time.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Total Time: 35 min
- Yield: About 30 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 pound breakfast sausage (mild or spicy)
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 1/2 cups Bisquick baking mix
- 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh scallions (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine the breakfast sausage, softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, and optional scallions. Mix these ingredients thoroughly with your hands until they are completely combined. This ensures the cream cheese distributes evenly for moisture.
- Add the Bisquick baking mix to the sausage mixture. Mix again until the dough just comes together. Do not overmix the dough.
- Scoop the mixture using a small cookie scoop or roll it into balls about 1 inch in diameter. Place the sausage balls onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 1 inch of space between them.
- Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until the sausage balls are golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove from the oven and let them cool slightly on the baking sheet before serving. These are best served warm as a party appetizer.
Notes
- You can prepare the dough ahead of time. Cover the unbaked balls and refrigerate for up to 24 hours, or freeze them for up to 3 months. Bake frozen sausage balls for a few extra minutes.
- For a zesty twist, substitute 4 ounces of the cheddar cheese with 4 ounces of drained Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies.
- Serve these cheesy sausage bites with ranch dressing or honey mustard for dipping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 3
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 6
- Cholesterol: 30