Sausage Balls with Cream Cheese
Sausage balls with cream cheese are savory, creamy, and perfectly bite-sized. They bake up golden and crisp on the outside with a soft, flavorful center. Whether you use Bisquick or not, they’re always a crowd favorite appetizer.
Servings 30 Balls
Calories 100kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 500 Grams Ground Sausage
- 1/2 Cup Cream Cheese softened
- 1 Cup Grated Cheese of choice
- 1 Cup Finely Ground Almond Flour
Instructions
- Measure out all ingredients and preheat the oven to 390°Fahrenheit (200°Celsius) so it’s ready when you are.
- Cut open the sausage casing and place the meat in a mixing bowl, discarding the casing to ensure an even mix.
- Add almond flour, cream cheese, and shredded cheese to the sausage for flavor and moisture, then stir gently to combine.
- Blend the mixture until smooth and uniform, then roll into 1-inch balls using your hands or a cookie scoop for even sizing.
- Place the sausage balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 25 minutes, or until golden and fully cooked inside.
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Notes
- Soften your cream cheese first: Letting it sit at room temperature makes mixing much easier. This also helps the ingredients blend smoothly without overmixing. Cream cheese can also be replaced with sour cream.
- Shred your own cheese: Pre-shredded cheese has added starch that can affect the texture. Freshly grated cheese melts better and tastes richer.
- Use a cookie scoop: It keeps the size even so they cook at the same speed. This also gives your sausage balls a neater, rounder shape.
- Bake on parchment paper: It prevents sticking and helps with easy cleanup. Plus, it gives the bottoms a nice, golden finish.
Nutrition
Serving: 1Ball | Calories: 100kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 143mg | Potassium: 49mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 101IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 0.3mg