Sausage Balls

5 from 1 vote

Nothing beats these appetizing made-from-scratch sausage balls. They burst with meaty goodness and kick up the flavor chart with cheddar and cream cheese. This super easy delivers the tastiest meatballs you'll ever have!

Makes 20-30 sausage balls

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 20

Total Time 25

Servings

Calories 212kcal

Author Imma

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
½ teaspoon salt, adjust to taste
1 pound breakfast sausage
4 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
¼ cup milk
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
2 cups cheddar cheese, freshly grated
Chopped parsley, for garnish

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350℉/177℃.
Prepare baking or cookie sheets by lining them with parchment or foil paper and spray with cooking spray. Set aside.
Combine your dry ingredients in a medium mixing bowl: flour, baking powder, onion powder, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and salt. Mix well.
Add crumbled sausage, cream cheese, and flour mixture in another large bowl. Using your hands, thoroughly mix all ingredients until fully combined.
Next, add milk and melted butter. Continue mixing with your hand until fully incorporated.
Finally, add grated cheddar cheese and mix well.
Scoop about a tablespoon of the sausage mixture and shape it into a 1-inch ball using your palms. Then place it on a prepared baking sheet. Repeat until the mixture is all used up.
Space them out evenly across your prepared baking sheet and bake for 18-20 minutes or until lightly browned and completely cooked.
Sprinkle with parsley and serve.

Notes

For the best results, use freshly grated cheese. Pre-bagged cheese often has additives, making them dry.
Slightly wet your hands with water or oil before shaping the balls to prevent them from sticking to your fingers.
Refrigerate or freeze before baking. It helps the balls to stick together.
Serve sausage balls with your favorite sauce, like remoulade and BBQ sauce. Or keep it simple with ketchup, hot sauce, or gravy.
Please remember that the nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary significantly based on the products used in the recipe.

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