Sausage Balls with Cream Cheese Recipe

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Sausage Balls with Cream Cheese Recipe

These sausage balls with cream cheese are soft, cheesy, and full of savory pork sausage flavor! Made with Bisquick, cheddar, and cream cheese, they’re the easiest bite-sized appetizer for parties or holidays.

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 25

Total Time 40

Servings balls

Author Melissa Williams

Ingredients

1 pound ground pork sausage at room temperature
2 cups Bisquick baking mix
8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese freshly shredded
8 ounces cream cheese at room temperature
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley plus more for garnish

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a large lipped baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
In a large bowl, add the sausage, biscuit mix, shredded cheddar, cream cheese, pepper, garlic powder, and parsley in a large bowl; mix until well combined. It helps to use your hands.
1 pound ground pork sausage, 2 cups Bisquick baking mix, 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, 8 ounces cream cheese, ½ teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Roll mixture into about 24 balls and transfer to the prepared baking sheet.
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and sausage is cooked through.
Garnish with parsley and serve with dipping sauce.
2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley

Notes

I recommend using a large (15"x21") lipped baking sheet, if available.
Serve with your favorite dipping sauce. Honey mustard, spicy dijon, or ranch dressing are popular.
For a kick of spice, use mild or hot pork sausage or add a pinch of red pepper flakes in place instead of regular pork sausage.
For variation, try colby jack or pepper jack cheese in place of the cheddar.
Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuit mix can be used in place of Bisquick.
Store leftovers covered in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Reheat in the oven at 350°F for 5-10 minutes, or in the microwave for 1-2 minutes.
To freeze leftovers, place sausage balls on a baking sheet and flash freeze until solid, then transfer to a freezer-safe bag for up to 3 months. Bake from frozen at 350°F for 10-15 minutes.

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