Go Back
–+ servings
jhessica

Savory Sausage Cream Cheese Balls: A Must-Try Recipe!

Savory Sausage Cream Cheese Balls are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer that combines breakfast sausage, cream cheese, and spices for a flavorful bite-sized treat.
Print Recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 24 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound breakfast sausage
  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional for heat
  • 1/2 cup diced green chilies like Ro*Tel, drained

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the breakfast sausage and softened cream cheese. Mix until well blended.
  3. Add the shredded cheddar cheese, flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper (if using), and diced green chilies. Mix until all ingredients are thoroughly combined.
  4. Using your hands, form the mixture into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter, and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the sausage balls are golden brown and cooked through.
  6. Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sausage ballCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 6gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 300mgSugar: 1g

Notes

  • This recipe makes approximately 24 sausage balls.
  • For a lower-carb option, substitute almond flour for all-purpose flour.
  • Add chopped fresh herbs like parsley or chives for extra flavor and freshness.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!