Cream cheese sausage balls are a delicious, easy-to-make appetizer that can be served on any occasion. Adding cream cheese takes this classic recipe to a whole new level, making these sausage balls the all-time best!
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Cream Cheese Sausage Balls: The Perfect Party Food
I’m not sure if you can have a Thanksgiving or Christmas party without sausage balls on the appetizer menu. But come on now, nobody wants to wait until the holidays to dig into one of life’s perfect little bites. I consider sausage balls a year-round recipe.
For game day and movie night, we’ve got to have’em. They are a must when I go to a covered dish supper or potluck. And we love them as a light breakfast or snack. So, here’s the story…these really are THE BEST sausage balls, and I guarantee they will disappear in minutes when served!
Ingredients In Sausage Balls
- Ground Pork Sausage
- Baking Mix – I use Bisquick Baking Mix. You can use gluten-free Bisquick for this recipe if desired.
- Cream Cheese
- Sharp Cheddar Cheese – you can use mild cheddar cheese as well.
- Garlic Powder – you can sub onion powder.
- Whole Milk
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Ideas For Customizing This Recipe
This recipe is so simple to make that you can easily change or add ingredients to make it your own. Here are a few ideas:
- Add finely chopped green onions, jalapeños, or bell peppers to the batter for extra flavor.
- Use different types of cheese, such as Monterey Jack, pepper Jack, or Swiss cheese.
- Add a tablespoon of your favorite hot sauce to the batter for a spicy kick.
How To Make The Best Cream Cheese Sausage Balls
- Heat the oven and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Add all the ingredients to the bowl of a stand mixer, and mix.
- Using two spoons or a cookie scoop, create 1-inch balls with the mixture and place them on the parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Bake until golden brown, then remove from oven.
Can Sausage Cheese Balls Be Made Ahead Of Time?
Yes, they sure can! Make according to the recipe, then place the balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Cover the baking sheet with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
You can also freeze sausage balls. Shape the batter into balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Freeze the baking sheet for at least 1 hour, or until the sausage balls are frozen solid. Transfer the frozen sausage balls to a freezer-safe bag or container and freeze for up to 6 weeks.
Storage Tips
Store cooked cream cheese sausage balls in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat on a cookie sheet in the oven, air fryer, or toaster oven.
Dipping Sauces For Sausage Balls
Add a twist to these delicious little bites with your favorite dipping sauce! Here are my favorites:
- Warm Barbecue Sauce or Homemade Ranch Dressing.
- Honey Mustard Sauce
- Carolina Gold BBQ Sauce
- Spicy Mayo Sauce
- Alabama White Sauce
- Easy Fry Sauce
More Easy Appetizer And Party Food Recipes
- Mini Cheese Balls
- Hot Crab Dip
- Antipasto Skewers
- Pepperoni Pizza Pull-Apart Bread
- Dill Pickle Herb Dip
- Crock Pot Spinach Artichoke Dip
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground breakfast sausage
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 8 ounces softened cream cheese
- 2 ¼ cups baking mix (Bisquick)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon fresh parsley (optional)
- 3 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees, and prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper.
- To the bowl of a standing mixer, add all of the ingredients, reserving some parsley for a garnish.
- Using two spoons or an ice cream scoop, create 1 inch balls with the mixture and place on lined baking sheet. Bake for 30 minutes then remove from oven.
- Serve warm with ranch, BBQ sauce, or both!
Notes
- Make according to the recipe, then place the balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Cover the baking sheet with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- You can also freeze sausage balls. Shape the batter into balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Freeze the baking sheet for at least 1 hour, or until the sausage balls are frozen solid. Transfer the frozen sausage balls to a freezer-safe bag or container and freeze for up to 6 weeks.
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Recipe for Cream cheese sausage balls says 1 teaspoon teaspoon! Doesn’t say what the ingredient is. My family loved sausage balls
Hey there! All fixed, and the ingredient is garlic powder! Guess I was so excited I forgot to fix that error. Hope you’ll give the recipe a try and let me know how you like it.
~Donya