Sausage Balls with Cream Cheese 

Sausage Balls with Cream Cheese are irresistibly fluffy, savory bites that make ideal appetizers or snacks. Made with just four core ingredients—hot pork sausage, cream cheese, baking mix, and cheddar—they come together in one bowl and deliver big on flavor and texture. The cream cheese keeps them moist and tender inside, while the baking mix gives them a light, biscuit-like structure. Quick to prep and perfect for parties, these sausage balls are often the first to disappear. 

Ingredients

• 1 lb hot pork sausage
  
  

• 8‑oz block cream cheese, softened
  
  

• 2 cups baking mix (like Bisquick)
  
  

• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  
  

• Parsley, chopped, for garnish (optional) 

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 °F (175 °C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
   
   

2. In a large bowl, combine the sausage and softened cream cheese until smooth.
   
   

3. Stir in the baking mix until just incorporated.
   
   

4. Mix in the shredded cheddar cheese.
   
   

5. Scoop and shape into 1‑inch balls; the total yield may vary based on ball size. 

6. Chill the formed balls in the fridge for about 10 minutes to help them hold their shape during baking. 

7. Bake for 22–25 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature reaches 160 °F).
   
   

8. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve warm, perhaps alongside a side salad or your favorite dipping sauce.
   
   

Nutrients (estimated per dozen, assuming 5 dozen total yield ≈ 60 balls; so per 12‑ball serving)

• Calories: ~520 kcal
  
  

• Protein: ~22 g
  
  

• Fat: ~40 g
  
  

• Carbohydrates: ~14 g
  
  

• Saturated Fat: ~16 g
  
  

• Sodium: ~1,100 mg