Best Cream Cheese Sausage Balls

Everyone loved them at the party then had to make more for the teenagers. Thanks for a great recipe!
Patty

Cream Cheese Sausage Balls served on a white platter for appetizers.

Cream Cheese Sausage Balls: The Perfect Party Food

I’m not sure if you can have a Thanksgiving or Christmas party without sausage balls on the appetizer menu. But come on now, nobody wants to wait until the holidays to dig into one of life’s perfect little bites. I consider sausage balls a year-round recipe.

For game day and movie night, we’ve got to have’em. They are a must when I go to a covered dish supper or potluck. And we love them as a light breakfast or snack. So, here’s the story…these really are THE BEST sausage balls, and I guarantee they will disappear in minutes when served!

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Can Sausage Cheese Balls Be Made Ahead Of Time?

Yes, they sure can! Make according to the recipe, then place the balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Cover the baking sheet with plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to 2 days.

You can also freeze sausage balls. Shape the batter into balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Freeze the baking sheet for at least 1 hour, or until the sausage balls are frozen solid. Transfer the frozen sausage balls to a freezer-safe bag or container and freeze for up to 6 weeks.

Want more? My Sausage Jalapeño Popper Dip and Pimento Cheese Sausage Dip are easy, delicious appetizers you’ll love featuring sausage.

Whole milk, baking mix, shredded cheddar cheese, breakfast sausage, garlic powder, cream cheese on a white counter for sausage balls recipe.

Ingredients In Sausage Balls

Ground Pork Sausage
Baking Mix – I use Bisquick Baking Mix. It’s a great shortcut ingredient like in my Sausage and Cheese Bread. You can use gluten-free Bisquick for this recipe if desired.
Cream Cheese
Sharp Cheddar Cheese – you can use mild cheddar cheese as well.
Garlic Powder – you can sub onion powder.
Whole Milk

Ideas For Customizing This Recipe

This recipe is so simple to make that you can easily change or add ingredients to make it your own. Here are a few ideas:

Add finely chopped green onions, jalapeños, or bell peppers to the batter for extra flavor.
Use different types of cheese, such as Monterey Jack, pepper Jack, or Swiss cheese.
Add a tablespoon of your favorite hot sauce to the batter for a spicy kick.

Uncooked sausage balls on a foil line baking sheet and cooked sausage balls on a foil lined baking sheet.

How To Make The Best Cream Cheese Sausage Balls

Heat the oven and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Add all the ingredients to the bowl of a stand mixer, and mix.
Using two spoons or a cookie scoop, form 1-inch balls with the mixture and place them on the parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake until golden brown, then remove from oven.

Cream cheese sausage ball on a metal skewer dipped into warm BBQ sauce in a small white bowl.

Storage Tips

Cooked cream cheese sausage balls can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. They can also be reheated on a cookie sheet in the oven, air fryer, or toaster oven.

Dipping Sauces For Savory Sausage Balls

Add a twist to these delicious little bites with your favorite dipping sauce! Here are my favorites:

Cream cheese sausage balls on a white plate with serving skewers on a wooden board.

More Easy Appetizer And Party Food Recipes

Cream cheese sausage balls are a delicious, easy-to-make appetizer that can be served on any occasion. Adding cream cheese takes this classic recipe to a whole new level, making these sausage balls the all-time best!

To Make Ahead:

Make according to the recipe, then place the balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Cover the baking sheet with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

You can also freeze sausage balls. Shape the batter into balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Freeze the baking sheet for at least 1 hour, or until the sausage balls are frozen solid. Transfer the frozen sausage balls to a freezer-safe bag or container and freeze for up to 6 weeks.

Nutritional values provided are an estimate and will vary depending on the brands used.

Calories: 153kcal · Carbohydrates: 7g · Protein: 6g · Fat: 11g · Saturated Fat: 5g · Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g · Monounsaturated Fat: 4g · Trans Fat: 0.03g · Cholesterol: 28mg · Sodium: 305mg · Potassium: 76mg · Fiber: 0.2g · Sugar: 2g · Vitamin A: 205IU · Vitamin C: 0.1mg · Calcium: 86mg · Iron: 0.5mg

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