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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Well I'm going to make these tonight for a Pot Luck tomorrow. However, I'm worried how they will taste if they are not eaten right out of the oven and stored overnight. Hmmm.
Melissa – yes, I use the heart healthy bisquick all the time
Can you substitute Heart Healthy Bisquick for regular Bisquick?
I did and they were delicious! Don't use a low fat sausage like I did on the second go round. Sticky and hard to work with!!
I only have mild sausage, thinking about adding a few red pepper flakes to spice them up a little. Do you think that would work?
yes or the mild will be just fine too
Received this recipe via pinterest and sounds so easy and delicious – does anyone have any idea for a substitute for Bisquick as it is not available in Australia. Thanks so much
You can find copycat recipes for Bisquick on Pinterest. It’s made of common baking ingredients.
These are absolutely delicious! My family keeps asking for me to make them! The cream cheese is the best for keeping it moist!
These are so, so good! I use Isernio's brand spicy chicken sausage and gluten free bisquick and they were perfect. My sister, who has Celiac disease, was thrilled that she could enjoy them too and no one else could tell that it was gluten free. Yay! I've made these using my Kitchen Aid with the dough hook and mixing by hand. I prefer the mixing-by-hand method over the mixer but that's just personal preferance.
Jamie – just add the bisquick to the sausage and cheeses.
I know this is a really dumb question but do I follow the directions on the bisquick box and make the dough then add all the ingredients or do I just add the powder bisquick mix to the ingredients??
just the powder by itself
"Nature's Besuty N Health" wants to know: What is the calorie, carb, & nutrition content of each cheese ball? Would like to share with my Health Group. Thank you! Creator/Admin~ Marvie Riordan
"Nature's Besuty N Health" wants to know: What is the calorie, carb, & nutrition content of each cheese ball? Would like to share with my Health Group. Thank you! Creator/Admin~ Marvie Riordan
I need to give you a hug now. I used my Kitchen Aid to combine the ingredients, which would have NEVER occurred to me. They went together so easily I could cry!!!
I would like to add these to my cookery book journal. I plan to add some spinach for it as I like adding my little twist to them.
I have made these a couple times already and they are a HIT! The cream cheese keeps them moist. I do double the cheese because I am a cheese addict haha!
I use my 9×13 glass baking dish and they come out perfect.
I refrigerated them in the baking dish overnight after mixing and forming them then baked them the next morning. Perfect! I have also baked them then refrigerated them, and they taste fresh even microwaved!
This is the best recipe EVER and I will never go back!
These sound so good. I want to take these to a work potluck and wondered if anyone makes a dipping sauce to go with them.
I feel like I should know this, but does this use Italian sausage or breakfast sausage? They look delish!
Breakfast sausage
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