Cream Cheese Sausage Balls
These delightful cream cheese sausage balls, crafted from just five ingredients, are both quick to prepare and irresistibly tasty. Ready in under 30 minutes, they serve as the perfect snack or appetizer for festive occasions and game days alike. Enjoy them with your choice of dipping sauce to elevate your snacking experience.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground spicy sausage
- 1/2 pound cream cheese softened
- 2 cups Bisquick baking mix
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives
Instructions
- Begin by lining two rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper. Set these aside for later use.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground sausage and softened cream cheese. Use either your hands or a rubber spatula to blend these ingredients thoroughly, ensuring there are no visible chunks of cream cheese. A smooth mixture is preferable for optimal texture.
- Incorporate the Bisquick mix, shredded cheddar cheese, and chopped chives into the bowl. Stir the ingredients together until well combined.
- With your hands, scoop out the mixture and form it into balls approximately two tablespoons in size (around one inch in diameter). Roll each meatball gently in your hands before placing them on the prepared baking sheets.
- Refrigerate the baking sheets for 30 minutes to allow the meatballs to chill. This step is crucial as it helps prevent the meatballs from spreading during baking.
- Preheat your oven to 350ºF (175ºC).
- Bake the meatballs for 25 minutes, or until they are golden brown around the edges and firm to the touch.
- Serve the meatballs immediately and enjoy!
Notes
For uniformity in size, consider using a spring-loaded cookie scoop to form the meatballs.