Description
These cheesy sausage balls are the ultimate bite-sized comfort food, perfect for parties, brunch, or snacking. Made with savory sausage, melty cheddar, cream cheese, and baking mix, they’re golden on the outside and tender on the inside.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground sausage
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 cups baking mix (like Bisquick)
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 to 4 tablespoons milk (as needed)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix sausage, cheddar cheese, baking mix, and cream cheese until combined.
- Add milk a tablespoon at a time if the mixture is too dry.
- Roll mixture into 1-inch balls and place on prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until golden and fully cooked.
- Cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm.
Notes
- Use freshly shredded cheese for best melt and flavor.
- Chilling the mixture can help with rolling if it’s sticky.
- Great for freezing raw or cooked for later.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg