Description
These spicy sausage balls with cream cheese are a savory, cheesy, and slightly spicy bite-sized snack that’s perfect for parties, brunch, or anytime snacking.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground sausage
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine ground sausage, softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar, flour, baking powder, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and salt. Mix until fully combined.
- Use a spoon or cookie scoop to portion out the mixture and roll into 1 to 1½-inch balls.
- Place the balls evenly spaced on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 20 to 22 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Let cool for a few minutes before serving warm.
Notes
- Use softened cream cheese to ensure a smooth, even mix.
- Chill the mixture before rolling for easier shaping.
- Make a test ball to check seasoning before baking the entire batch.
- Store leftovers in the fridge and reheat in the oven or air fryer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sausage ball
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 270mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 25mg