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A platter of golden cheesy sausage balls with a small bowl of dipping sauce and fresh herbs

Cheesy Sausage Balls

Tender, golden sausage balls made with pork sausage, sharp cheddar, cream cheese and baking mix, perfect for parties and holiday mornings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 48 sausage balls
Course: Appetizer, Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 95
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground pork breakfast sausage raw, mild or hot (450 g)
  • 4 ounces cream cheese softened (115 g)
  • 4 cups sharp cheddar cheese freshly shredded from a 16-ounce block (450 g)
  • 2 cups all-purpose baking mix (240 g)
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder optional
  • 1 tablespoon milk up to 3 tablespoons, only if needed

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, mash the sausage and cream cheese together until combined.
  3. Add the shredded cheddar and mix until evenly distributed.
  4. Add the baking mix and garlic powder and knead with your hands until no dry pockets remain. Add milk 1 tablespoon at a time if the mixture is crumbly.
  5. Roll into 1-inch balls using a 1-tablespoon scoop and place 1 inch apart on the baking sheets.
  6. Bake 18 to 22 minutes, rotating the pans halfway, until golden and the centers reach 160°F (71°C). Cool 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

No baking mix: Whisk 2 cups flour, 1 tablespoon baking powder and 1 teaspoon salt, then cut in 6 tablespoons cold butter.
Freeze: Freeze unbaked up to 3 months and bake from frozen 25 to 28 minutes.
Nutrition is an estimate per sausage ball.