🧀 Cream Cheese Sausage Balls 🥓✨

Cheesy, savory, and bite-sized—these sausage balls are perfect for parties, holidays, or cozy snacking!

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground sausage (mild or spicy)
• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1½ cups Bisquick (or any baking mix)
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• ½ tsp smoked paprika
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• ½ cup finely chopped green onions or parsley (optional)
• ½ cup diced bell peppers (optional, for color & flavor)

Instructions

1. Prepare the Sausage Mixture: In a large bowl, mix sausage and softened cream cheese until smooth. Add cheddar cheese and combine.
2. Add Dry Ingredients: Sprinkle in Bisquick, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and pepper. Fold in green onions or bell peppers if using. Mix until thick dough forms.
3. Form Balls: Shape into 1–1.5 inch balls. Place on greased or parchment-lined baking sheet.
4. Bake: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake 22–25 min until golden brown, crispy outside, and cheesy inside.
5. Optional Finish: Sprinkle extra cheddar in last 5 min or brush with melted herb butter for glossy finish.

Details

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Bake Time: 22–25 minutes
• Total Time: ~40 minutes
• Yield: 24–28 sausage balls
• Kcal: ~140 per ball

✨ Crispy, cheesy, and savory—these sausage balls are a crowd-pleasing appetizer or snack!