Best Cream Cheese Sausage Balls
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!
Servings: 28 sausage balls
Calories: 153kcal
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!
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Notes
To Make Ahead:
- 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.
Nutrition
Calories: 153kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 28mg | Sodium: 305mg | Potassium: 76mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 205IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 86mg | Iron: 0.5mg