Sausage Cream Cheese Balls
These Sausage Cream Cheese Balls are a savory, crowd-pleasing appetizer that's perfect for parties or game day. With their crispy outside and creamy inside, they are sure to be a hit!
Equipment
- 1 mixing bowl
- 1 baking sheet
- 1 parchment paper
- 1 spoon or cookie scoop
- 1 oven
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground sausage
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup plain bread crumbs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the ground sausage, softened cream cheese, and shredded cheddar cheese. Mix until well combined.
- Add the bread crumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and salt to the sausage mixture. Stir until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Using a spoon or cookie scoop, form the mixture into balls, approximately 1 inch in diameter, and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the sausage balls are golden brown and cooked through.
- Once baked, remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly before serving.
- Garnish with chopped parsley if desired before serving.
Notes
Feel free to adjust the spices and cheese types to suit your taste. You can add diced jalapeños for a spicy kick or switch out the cheddar for mozzarella for a different flavor profile.
These balls can be made ahead of time and refrigerated before baking. Just add a few extra minutes to the cooking time if baking from cold.