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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Love this recipe, but had to turn my oven down to 325 for 25 – 30 minutes. . First batch I made at 400 came out dry, bottoms close to burned and almost caused a fire in my oven due to sausage grease. I made 3 addl. batches and they turned out picture perfect. . Thanks for this great addition to an all time favorite at my house.
Above they have listed recipes for make your own bisquick.
I would like to Make these for dinner but unfortunately don't have any bisquick, I'm not in a position where I can run buy any either, could I substitute with anything such as flour or breadcrumbs?!?!
I made these this morning as a test run for tailgating next month. They were great. I used the garlic cheese biscuit bisquick mix. I always use this mix when I make sausage balls. But I usually have to add milk because because the dough is so dry and crumbly. But the cream cheese solved that problem. I only made one batch and froze the rest of the dough. Since Auburn's first home game is so early, breakfast foods are on the tailgate menu. War Eagle!
I wanted to let you know I found your blog around Christmas and I have been making these sausage balls every since then. I even asked for a Kitchen-Aid mixer for Christmas to help and it has been wonderful! Thanks for sharing your tips and your talent with the world!!! Love these sausage balls – have some in the oven right now!
OMG! I am so glad to find out about the mixer trick. I don't have a Kitchen-Aid, but my late granny's old beat-up Sunbeam Mixmaster worked great. These are so much better with the cream cheese. They aren't dried out at all. Thanks for sharing!!
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I'm making these tonight… Look good!
I'm making these tonight… Look good!
I'm making these tonight… Look good!
I'm making these tonight… Look good!
Sarah – do not cook the sausage first. Mix everything together and then bake. Enjoy!
I was wondering if you cooked the sausage first or if you mixed the sausage in the balls and then just put in the oven to cook. Please let me know asap as I want to make these today!!!
@Amy
I just made my own homemade "bisquick" using Arrowhead Mills' Gluten Free Pancake & Biscuit mix. They are delicious.
Has anyone tried making these with gluten free Bisquick?
made them with gluten free bisquick followed the rest of the recipe turned out great
I made these for a social at my church and everyone loved them! To avoid the "melting" issue others mentioned above, I formed the balls and then put them in the fridge for about 10 minutes before I baked them. They turned out perfect! Thanks!