Here’s a classic, crowd-pleasing recipe for Cream Cheese Sausage Balls—perfect for parties, breakfast, or snacking.
Cream Cheese Sausage Balls
Servings: ~24 small balls
Ingredients
- 1 lb (450 g) breakfast sausage (raw, uncooked)
- 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp garlic powder (optional)
- ½ tsp onion powder (optional)
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat Oven
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix Ingredients
- In a large bowl, combine sausage, softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar, flour, garlic powder, onion powder, and pepper.
- Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly combined.
- Form the Balls
- Scoop about 1–1.5 tablespoons of mixture and roll into small balls. Place on the prepared baking sheet, spacing slightly apart.
- Bake
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature of sausage should reach 160°F / 71°C).
- Serve
- Serve warm as an appetizer or snack.
Tips
- Cheese variation: Use pepper jack for a spicy kick or smoked cheddar for extra flavor.
- Freezing: These freeze well—freeze raw balls on a tray, then transfer to a bag for later baking.
- Air fryer option: Bake in an air fryer at 375°F for 12–15 minutes for crispier edges.
- Make-ahead: Mix ahead of time and refrigerate for up to 24 hours before baking.
If you want, I can also give a spicy jalapeño version for an extra kick that’s perfect for parties.
Do you want me to do that?
