Cream Cheese Sausage Balls
Ingredients:
– 1 pound pork sausage uncooked
– 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
– 1 cups all-purpose baking mix like Bisquick
– 1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
– teaspoon garlic powder
– teaspoon onion powder
– teaspoon black pepper
– 1 pinch cayenne pepper optional
Directions:
1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350F 175C. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
2. Mix the Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the uncooked sausage and softened cream cheese. Stir until fully blended.
3. Add the Rest of the Ingredients: Add the baking mix, shredded Cheddar cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and cayenne pepper if using. Mix everything until well combined. You may need to use your hands to ensure the ingredients are evenly distributed.
4. Form the Balls: Roll the mixture into small 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them slightly apart.
5. Bake the Sausage Balls: Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the sausage balls are golden brown and cooked through.
6. Serve: Remove the sausage balls from the oven and let them cool slightly. Serve warm as an appetizer, snack, or breakfast option.
Nutritional Information:
– Prep Time: 15 minutes Cooking Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes
– Kcal: 320 kcal per serving Servings: 24 sausage balls
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