Hot Sausage and Cheese Puffs
Perfect for parties, game days, or a crowd-pleasing appetizer, these Hot Sausage and Cheese Puffs are a flavor-packed delight that’s irresistibly savory and cheesy. Featuring spicy ground sausage, creamy melted cheese, and a light, buttery dough, these bite-sized treats combine bold flavors with a soft, golden-brown texture. The recipe comes together quickly with just 15 minutes of prep time, using simple pantry staples like sharp cheddar, cream cheese, and aromatic spices like garlic and onion powder for added depth. Baked to perfection in under 25 minutes, these cheesy sausage puffs are best served warm and make an ideal finger food or snack for any occasion.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground spicy sausage
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 0.25 cup whole milk
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground spicy sausage until browned and fully cooked, breaking it into small crumbles as it cooks. Transfer the cooked sausage to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess grease.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked sausage, cream cheese, and shredded sharp cheddar cheese. Mix well until the ingredients are evenly incorporated.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt.
Add the dry ingredients to the sausage and cheese mixture and gently mix until combined.
Melt the unsalted butter in a microwave or on the stovetop, and let it cool slightly. Stir the butter and whole milk into the mixture until a slightly sticky dough forms.
Using a small cookie scoop or your hands, roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 1 inch of space between each puff.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the puffs are golden brown and cooked through.
Remove the sausage and cheese puffs from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving warm. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3916 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 291.7 g | 374% | |
| Saturated Fat | 150.4 g | 752% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 858 mg | 286% | |
| Sodium | 7230 mg | 314% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 171.5 g | 62% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.5 g | 20% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.9 g | ||
| Protein | 155.5 g | 311% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.7 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 2045 mg | 157% | |
| Iron | 14.2 mg | 79% | |
| Potassium | 1546 mg | 33% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
