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Cream Cheese Sausage Balls Recipe

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Cream Cheese Sausage Balls combine spicy hot chicken sausage with creamy softened cream cheese, cheddar cheese, and Bisquick baking mix to create soft, flavorful appetizer bites. These easy-to-make sausage balls are perfect for parties and make a delicious, savory snack with a creamy texture thanks to the cream cheese.

Ingredients

Meat and Dairy

  • 1 pound hot chicken sausage
  • 8 ounce block cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups Bisquick baking mix

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two large baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and facilitate easy cleanup.
  2. Mix Sausage and Cream Cheese: In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine 1 pound hot chicken sausage with 8 ounces of softened cream cheese. You can alternatively mix these by hand or with a hand mixer until fully blended and creamy.
  3. Add Bisquick Mix: Gradually add 2 cups of Bisquick baking mix to the sausage and cream cheese mixture. Stir just until combined. Remember not to pack the Bisquick when measuring; spoon it lightly into the measuring cup to avoid dry sausage balls.
  4. Incorporate Cheddar Cheese: Fold in 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese. Feel free to add more if you prefer a cheesier flavor. Mix until everything is evenly distributed within the meat mixture.
  5. Shape the Sausage Balls: Using a spring-loaded cookie scoop or your hands, form the mixture into 1-inch balls. If the shapes aren’t perfectly round, roll them gently in your hands to smooth them out.
  6. Chill Before Baking: Place the formed sausage balls onto the prepared baking sheets and refrigerate for 10 minutes. This step helps them hold their shape and prevents spreading during baking.
  7. Bake: Bake the sausage balls in the preheated oven for about 25 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
  8. Serve: Remove from oven and serve warm as a tasty appetizer or snack.

Notes

  • Measure Bisquick baking mix by spooning into the measuring cup without packing it down, similar to how you would measure flour, to avoid dryness.
  • You can adjust the amount of cheddar cheese to your liking for a richer taste.
  • Chilling the sausage balls before baking helps prevent spreading and maintains their shape.
  • Use parchment paper to line baking sheets for easy cleanup and to prevent sticking.
  • Hot chicken sausage adds a spicy kick, but you can substitute with mild sausage if preferred.

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