Description
Spicy sausage balls with cream cheese are a flavorful appetizer perfect for gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound spicy sausage
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix the spicy sausage and cream cheese until well blended.
- Add shredded cheddar, flour, and spices. Mix until combined.
- Form the mixture into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter.
- Place the balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Let them cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- You can adjust the spice level by choosing different sausage.
- These can be made ahead and frozen before baking.
- Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 balls
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: spicy sausage balls, cream cheese appetizer, easy party snacks