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Friday, September 9, 2011

Cream Cheese Sausage Balls – this recipe will change the way you make sausage balls forever! Seriously THE BEST sausage balls EVER!

These are the BEST Sausage Balls!

Sausage balls are a classic tailgating treat. It doesn’t matter what time the game is, sausage balls are always welcomed at the tailgate! We’ve tried lots of different recipes over the years and finally found our “go-to” recipe.

These are by far the best sausage balls we’ve ever made. What makes these sausage balls so good? Well, the secret ingredient is cream cheese. The cream cheese keeps the sausage balls very moist and tender. We used hot sausage to give the sausage balls a little kick, but regular sausage would work well too. Bring these to your next tailgate party – you won’t be sorry!

How to Make Cream Cheese Sausage Balls

These sausage balls are super easy to make with only 4 simple ingredients. In the bowl of an electric stand mixer fitted with the dough hook, combine pork sausage, Bisquick, and shredded sharp cheddar cheese. Use a cookie scoop, scoop the sausage mixture into balls, and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake in a preheated oven until golden brown. Garnish with parsley and serve with your favorite dipping sauce.

Helpful Tips & Frequently Asked Questions

• If you don’t have a stand mixer, you can mix the sausage mixture in a large mixing bowl by hand.
• I use Jimmy Dean hot sausage. Can use turkey sausage for a lower-calorie option.
• The sausage mixture is sticky. Resist the urge to add more biscuit mix.
• Use a cookie scoop to scoop the sausage mixture into 1-inch balls.
• You can use any cheese that you prefer. Shredded sharpcheddar cheese or pepper jack cheese are both delicious.
• Use gluten-free Bisquick for a gluten-free snack.
• Can Sausage Balls be made in advance? Yes! You can form the sausage mixture into balls and place in the fridge until ready to bake.
• Can Sausage Balls be frozen? Yes. Form the sausage mixture into balls and place on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Place the baking sheet in the freezer and freeze. Transfer the frozen uncooked sausage balls to a freezer bag.
  • When ready to bake the sausage balls, place the frozen balls on a baking sheet and bake as directed adding a few minutes to the cooking time.
  • There is no need to thaw the balls before baking.

What to Serve with Bisquick Sausage Balls

These sausage balls have quickly become a favorite at our house. They taste great hot out of the oven or at room temperature. I love to whip up a batch for game day, holiday parties, and breakfast. These are great dipped into somejalapeno ranch dressing, honey mustard, orBBQ sauce. Whip up a batch ASAP!

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Steph