Description
Smoked Sausage Balls are a savory, cheesy appetizer made with a combination of smoked sausage, breakfast sausage, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, and Bisquick. These bite-sized balls are perfect for parties, breakfast, or snacks, baked to golden brown perfection with a delicious smoky flavor and creamy texture.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups Bisquick
Sausages
- 1 lb smoked sausage, chopped
- ½ lb breakfast sausage (uncooked)
Cheeses
- 1 (8-oz) package cream cheese, softened
- 1¼ cups shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400ºF (204ºC) to ensure it is hot and ready for baking the sausage balls.
- Chop Smoked Sausage: Place smoked sausage links in a food processor and pulse until they are finely chopped, which helps evenly distribute the smoky flavor throughout the mixture.
- Mix Ingredients: In an electric stand mixer fitted with a dough hook, combine the Bisquick, finely chopped smoked sausage, uncooked breakfast sausage, softened cream cheese, and shredded cheddar cheese. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated into a cohesive dough.
- Shape the Balls: Roll the mixture into 1-inch diameter balls by hand and place them evenly spaced on a parchment-lined baking sheet. At this stage, the sausage balls can be frozen if you want to prepare ahead.
- Bake: Bake the sausage balls in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until they are golden brown on the outside. This ensures they are cooked through and have a crispy exterior.
Notes
- For an extra kick, add some chopped jalapeños or a dash of cayenne pepper to the mixture.
- These sausage balls can be made ahead and frozen before baking; bake directly from frozen, adding a few extra minutes to the cooking time.
- Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce, such as ranch dressing or honey mustard.
- If you prefer a crispier texture, bake an additional 2-3 minutes while watching closely to avoid burning.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
