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Abdul Rehman

Sausage Balls Recipe

Crispy on the outside and tender inside, these sausage balls are made with ground beef or chicken sausage, sharp cheddar, and cream cheese for a crowd-pleasing appetizer that comes together in one bowl. A reliable sausage balls recipe with no boxed mix required.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 28 balls
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 500 g 1 lb ground beef or chicken sausage, uncooked
  • 2 cups 225g sharp cheddar cheese, freshly grated
  • 115 g 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1½ cups 190g all-purpose flour
  • 1½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp salt

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, combine softened cream cheese and raw sausage meat. Mix by hand until fully combined with no streaks.
  3. Add grated cheddar, flour, baking powder, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix until a cohesive dough forms. Do not overmix.
  4. Scoop 1.5 tablespoons of dough per ball, roll between palms into smooth balls, and space at least 3cm apart on the baking sheet.
  5. Bake 18–22 minutes until deep golden brown and internal temperature reaches 75°C (165°F).
  6. Rest 5 minutes on the baking sheet before serving.