Description
These cream cheese sausage balls are a delicious appetizer perfect for parties and gatherings. They’re easy to make and packed with flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound sausage (use breakfast sausage for best flavor)
- 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (sharp or mild, depending on preference)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and sausage. Mix until well blended.
- Add the shredded cheddar cheese, flour, baking powder, and garlic powder. Stir until just combined.
- Using your hands, form the mixture into small balls (about 1 inch in diameter) and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving. Garnish with dried parsley if desired.
Notes
- These sausage balls can be made ahead of time and frozen before baking.
- For extra flavor, consider adding spices like cayenne pepper or onion powder.
Nutrition
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 0
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 2
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 5
- Cholesterol: 25
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