Cream Cheese Sausage Balls
Spicy sausage, cream cheese, cheddar, and diced tomatoes with green chilies baked into golden bite sized balls.
Equipment
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Large mixing bowl
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb spicy breakfast sausage uncooked
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 1 can diced tomatoes with green chilies 10 ounce can, drained
- 2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup baking mix plus 1/2 cup more
Instructions
Cooking
- Heat. Heat the oven to 375 F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Combine. Mix the sausage, cream cheese, tomatoes with chilies, cheddar, and baking mix in a large bowl until evenly combined.
- Shape. Roll the mixture into small balls and place them on the sheet.
- Bake. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until deep golden and cooked through, then serve warm.
Notes
Substitutions: Use pepper jack cheese for more heat or turkey sausage for a leaner version.
Tips: Drain the tomatoes well so the mixture stays firm enough to roll.
Storage: Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
Nutrition is calculated for one of twelve servings.