Description
Sausage balls are a Southern staple—cheesy, bite-sized, and packed with savory flavor. This version includes cream cheese for added moisture and endless ways to customize.
Ingredients
1 lb uncooked turkey sausage
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar
1 1/4 cups biscuit baking mix
4 oz cream cheese
1/2 tsp garlic powder (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Combine uncooked sausage, cheddar, biscuit mix, cream cheese, and garlic powder in a large bowl.
3. Mix thoroughly by hand or stand mixer until a soft dough forms.
4. Roll into 1 to 1.5-inch balls and space out on tray.
5. Bake for 18–20 minutes, until golden and sizzling.
6. Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Add-ins like jalapeños, herbs, or sun-dried tomatoes boost flavor.
Swap cheddar with gouda or pepper jack.
Freeze raw or baked sausage balls for quick snacks.
Use cream cheese or mayo to prevent dryness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 sausage balls
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: sausage balls, appetizer, cheese, brunch, game day