4-Ingredient Cream Cheese Sausage Balls That Disappear in Minutes
These 4-ingredient Cream Cheese Sausage Balls are an irresistible appetizer with a crispy exterior and moist, cheesy center that disappears in minutes at parties.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes (plus 10 minutes chilling)
- Yield: ≈ 64 sausage balls
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound hot pork sausage
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups Bisquick baking mix
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Prep the Oven: Heat oven to 350 °F (175 °C) and line two baking sheets with parchment.
- Blend Base: In a stand mixer, beat sausage and cream cheese on medium just until combined.
- Add the Mix-ins: Sprinkle in Bisquick, then cheddar; mix on low until a cohesive dough forms (don’t over-mix).
- Shape: Scoop 1-inch balls (about 1 Tbsp each) and place 1 in. apart on prepared sheets.
- Chill: Refrigerate trays 10 minutes to help the balls keep their shape.
- Bake: Bake 23-25 minutes, rotating sheets halfway, until golden and firm to the touch.
- Serve: Cool 5 minutes and enjoy warm. They reheat well in a 300 °F oven for 5 minutes.
Notes
- Room-temperature cream cheese prevents lumps.
- Chilling is key for tidy, round sausage balls.
- For variation, stir in ½ tsp smoked paprika or Italian herbs.
- A 1-Tbsp cookie scoop keeps portions uniform (about 64 pieces).
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 sausage balls (≈ 30 g)
- Calories: 108
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 265 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 0.4 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 22 mg
Keywords: sausage balls, cream cheese, easy appetizers, party food
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