Cream Cheese Sausage Balls – this recipe will change the way you make sausage balls forever! Seriously THE BEST sausage balls EVER!
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Sausage balls are a classic tailgating treat. It doesn’t matter what time the game is, sausage balls are always welcomed at the tailgate! We’ve tried lots of different recipes over the years and finally found our “go-to” recipe.
These are by far the best sausage balls we’ve ever made. What makes these sausage balls so good? Well, the secret ingredient is cream cheese. The cream cheese keeps the sausage balls very moist and tender. We used hot sausage to give the sausage balls a little kick, but regular sausage would work well too. Bring these to your next tailgate party – you won’t be sorry!
What is Bisquick?
Bisquick is a pre-made baking mix sold by Betty Crocker. It is made with flour, shortening, salt, sugar, and baking powder.
If you don’t have access to a box of Bisquick baking mix, you can make a quick homemade Bisquick mix.
In a food processor pulse 1 cup of all-purpose flour, 1 1⁄2 teaspoons of baking powder, 1⁄2 teaspoon of salt, and 2 1⁄2 tablespoons Crisco shortening. If you don’t have a food processor, you can use a pastry cutter to cut the shortening into the flour mixture.
How to Make Cream Cheese Sausage Balls
These sausage balls are super easy to make with only 4 simple ingredients. In the bowl of an electric stand mixer fitted with the dough hook, combine pork sausage, Bisquick, and shredded sharp cheddar cheese. Use a cookie scoop, scoop the sausage mixture into balls, and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake in a preheated oven until golden brown. Garnish with parsley and serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
Helpful Tips & Frequently Asked Questions
- If you don’t have a stand mixer, you can mix the sausage mixture in a large mixing bowl by hand.
- I use Jimmy Dean hot sausage. Can use turkey sausage for a lower-calorie option.
- The sausage mixture is sticky. Resist the urge to add more biscuit mix.
- Use a cookie scoop to scoop the sausage mixture into 1-inch balls.
- You can use any cheese that you prefer. Shredded sharp cheddar cheese or pepper jack cheese are both delicious.
- Use gluten-free Bisquick for a gluten-free snack.
- Can Sausage Balls be made in advance? Yes! You can form the sausage mixture into balls and place in the fridge until ready to bake.
- Can Sausage Balls be frozen? Yes. Form the sausage mixture into balls and place on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Place the baking sheet in the freezer and freeze. Transfer the frozen uncooked sausage balls to a freezer bag.
- When ready to bake the sausage balls, place the frozen balls on a baking sheet and bake as directed adding a few minutes to the cooking time.
- There is no need to thaw the balls before baking.
What to Serve with Bisquick Sausage Balls
These sausage balls have quickly become a favorite at our house. They taste great hot out of the oven or at room temperature. I love to whip up a batch for game day, holiday parties, and breakfast. These are great dipped into some jalapeno ranch dressing, honey mustard, or BBQ sauce. Whip up a batch ASAP!
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Cream Cheese Sausage Balls
Equipment:
Ingredients:
- 1 lb hot sausage, uncooked
- 1 (8-oz) package cream cheese, softened
- 1¼ cups Bisquick
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 400ºF.
- Mix all ingredients until well combined. (I use my KitchenAid mixer with the dough hook attachment)
- Roll into 1-inch balls and place on a rimmed baking sheet.
- Bake for 18 – 22 minutes, or until brown.
Notes:
Steph
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This used to have 2 dip recipes with it, one apricot, one mustard, do you have those recipes still?
I’ve never had dips listed with this recipe.
What if we don’t have a kitchen aid mixer?
Mix it by hand
I just mixed mine by hand. Mixed quickly and easily. Then scrape excess off fingers with spoon or butter knife.
Hello, I was just wondering if you have an idea of how to do these amazing little gems in an electric indoor smoker? Temp, how long?
My husband got me a Weston 2 in 1 indoor smoker/ slow cooker, but they don’t come with any sort of starter recipes… thank you for this sausage Ball recipe they are so delicious.
I am not familiar with that product, so I can not say how to cook sausage balls in it. Sorry! If you figure it out, let us know!
Hi, Candice. I know what you are talking about, but we actually combine Country Dijon (or any type) with Apricot preserves/jam together. You can add a little mayo, if you think it needs it. That’s what we dip our sausage balls in. So yummy! Have a great day!
I love these in place of biscuits with my made from scratch gravy Gravy is my dipping sauce, not just for biscuits since the discovery of sausage balls. 🙂 Sausage balls, gravy, and jalapenos is what I had for breakfast. Never tried the cream cheese recipe yet, but I’ll be sure too the next fixin’s.
I’d like to bring to an outdoor tailgate party. Do you think I could warm them up, and keep the warm in a crock pot?
sure
How long and at what temp do you think you would cook these in an air fryer? Thank you!
Here is our post on how to convert recipes to the air fryer: https://www.plainchicken.com/our-favorite-air-fryer-recipes-tips/
Thanks so much! Love all of your recipes!
Very good but mine only made around 30.
The yield will change depending on how big you make your balls. You obviously made bigger balls than are shown in the photos.
I just made these and I’ll never make them without cream cheese again! Thank you for this recipe and all the others you post !
It is a game changer!
You Rock Ms. Stephanie! I made these for a Christmas get together and now for the Superbowl. Got a stand mixer for Christmas and the dough hook makes a HUGE difference!
Thanks!
I used fresh chorizo instead of hot sausage. Just as good.
Can these be frozen after cooked? Our party got rained out!
Thanks
Sure!
We have never been able to freeze ours, they’re gone before we get the chance! The kids are vultures!!
Same at our house! SO good!
Great recipe. Will use this recipe for now on. G
I have made these 100 times since you first posted it – hands down the best sausage ball recipe out there! Thank you!
I squirt a little Mike’s Hot Honey on mine! Yummy!
I love sausage balls, and I’ve made these for years but every single time, they burn on the bottom. I’ve tried a lighter colored sheet and even added parchment paper, and lowered the cooking temp and moved the rack to the top and they still brown too much on the bottom. Any advice??
Try flipping them over half way through cooking time!
Once you get the balls on the trays, refrigerate them for 10 minutes before baking. That helps! I also bake mine at 350°for 25 or so. It seems to make them not hard or too brown, but just right. I even checked the temp with a digital thermometer to make sure they were done.
Try to air fry them in an air fryer!!! They turn out perfect!!!!!!