Cream Cheese Sausage Balls Recipe

Baked cream cheese sausage balls in a white bowl.

5 from 11 votes

Cream Cheese Sausage Balls Recipe

These easy Cream Cheese Sausage Balls have pork sausage, sharp cheddar, and cream cheese for a tender, cheesy appetizer made with four ingredients!

Prep Time8

Cook Time22

Total Time30

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Author: Kristyn Merkley

Ingredients

1 pound pork sausage
1 ¼ cups baking mix, such as Bisquick ®
8 ounces cream cheese,
8 ounces Sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F.
Mix sausage, baking mix, cream cheese, and Cheddar cheese in a large bowl until well combined.
Scoop out with a small cookie scoop, roll into 1-inch balls, and place on a lightly greased, foil-lined baking sheet.
Bake in the preheated oven until browned and no longer pink in the centers, 22 to 24 minutes.

Notes

Recipe Tips.

Let the cream cheese sit at room temperature before mixing. This makes it easier to combine with the sausage and baking mix.
Freshly shredded sharp cheddar tends to blend more easily and melt smoothly into the sausage mixture.
Use a small cookie scoop to make evenly sized sausage balls so they bake at the same rate.
Bake until golden brown and cooked through. An instant-read thermometer can help you confirm that the pork sausage reaches 160°F.

Make ahead of time. Shape the sausage balls up to a day ahead, cover, and refrigerate until ready to bake. To freeze, place shaped balls on a baking sheet and freeze until solid. Transfer to a freezer-safe bag and bake straight from frozen, adding a few extra minutes to the baking time.

Store. Store leftovers in the fridge for 4-5 days or place in the freezer for up to 6 months. Reheat in the oven or microwave.

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