Here’s a classic Cream Cheese Sausage Balls recipe — extra moist, tender, and always a hit 🧀🌭
Cream Cheese Sausage Balls
Ingredients
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1 lb breakfast sausage (mild, hot, or sage)
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8 oz cream cheese, softened
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2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (sharp works best)
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2 cups Bisquick (or similar baking mix)
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½ tsp garlic powder (optional)
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½ tsp onion powder (optional)
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¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment.
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In a large bowl, mix sausage and cream cheese until well combined.
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Add cheddar, Bisquick, and seasonings. Mix until a thick dough forms.
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Roll into 1-inch balls and place 1–2 inches apart on the baking sheet.
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Bake 18–22 minutes, until golden and cooked through.
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Drain briefly on paper towels if needed.
Tips for Best Results
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Softened cream cheese = easier mixing
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Use gloves or a stand mixer with paddle
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Don’t overbake or they’ll dry out
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For crispier bottoms, bake on a rack set over the pan
Variations
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🌶️ Spicy: add jalapeños or pepper jack cheese
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🧄 Garlic lovers: add 1 tsp garlic powder
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🥓 Bacon: mix in cooked crumbled bacon
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🌿 Keto-friendly: replace Bisquick with almond flour (1½ cups)
Make Ahead & Freeze
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Freeze uncooked balls up to 3 months
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Bake from frozen at 375°F for 22–25 minutes
Want a slow cooker, air fryer, or gluten-free version?
