Here’s a classic Southern Cream Cheese Sausage Balls recipe — buttery, cheesy, savory, and perfect for breakfast, brunch, or party appetizers.
🧀 Cream Cheese Sausage Balls
⭐ Ingredients (makes ~3 dozen, depending on size)
- 1 lb (16 oz) sausage (mild or spicy, raw)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 cups bisquick or all-purpose flour (Bisquick gives classic texture)
- ½ tsp garlic powder (optional)
- ¼ tsp black pepper (optional)
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Preheat oven
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Mix ingredients
- In a large bowl, combine:
- Raw sausage
- Softened cream cheese
- Shredded cheddar
- Bisquick/flour
- Garlic powder and pepper
- Use your hands (or a sturdy spoon) to mix until well combined.
The mixture will be sticky — that’s normal.
3. Form balls
- Scoop out small portions (~1–1½ inch diameter) and roll into balls.
- Place on the prepared baking sheet, spacing about 1 inch apart.
4. Bake
- Bake 20–25 minutes, until golden brown and cooked through.
- Internal temperature of sausage should reach 160°F (71°C).
5. Serve
- Serve warm as-is or with your favorite dipping sauce (mustard, ranch, or spicy aioli).
- They also freeze well — bake from frozen or thaw first.
⭐ Tips & Variations
- Cheese swap: Try pepper jack for a little heat, or smoked cheddar for deeper flavor.
- Spicy version: Use hot sausage or add ½ tsp cayenne pepper.
- Make-ahead: Assemble the balls, freeze on the tray, then bake later.
- Baking alternatives: Mini muffin tins work for perfectly uniform balls.
If you want, I can give a super-easy shortcut version that takes under 20 minutes with pre-mixed Bisquick — perfect for last-minute snacks.
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