Sausage Date Balls
Elevate your appetizer game with these irresistible Sausage Date Balls, a harmonious blend of savory and sweet wrapped in a crispy golden crust. Each bite features plump pitted dates stuffed with rich cream cheese, enveloped in perfectly seasoned ground breakfast sausage, and coated with a crunchy panko breadcrumb layer. Quick to prepare in just under 40 minutes, these delectable morsels are deep-fried to perfection, creating a flavorful contrast of textures. Ideal for parties, game-day gatherings, or an indulgent snack, these Sausage Date Balls are sure to be the star of your spread. Serve them warm for maximum impact, and watch them disappear!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground breakfast sausage
- 16 pieces pitted dates
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 cups vegetable oil
Instructions
In a large skillet, over medium-high heat, brown the ground breakfast sausage until fully cooked. Drain excess grease and set aside to cool slightly.
Using a sharp knife, make a small slit in each pitted date and gently stuff each one with a small amount of cream cheese (approximately 1/2 teaspoon per date). Ensure the date is fully closed around the cream cheese.
Take about 1 tablespoon of the cooked sausage and press it flat in the palm of your hand. Wrap the sausage around each stuffed date, rolling it into a ball so that the sausage completely encloses the date. Repeat for all dates.
In a small bowl, beat the eggs to create an egg wash. Place the flour in a second shallow dish, and the panko breadcrumbs in a third shallow dish.
Roll each sausage-covered date ball in the flour, then dip it into the beaten eggs, and finally coat it with panko breadcrumbs. Repeat until all sausage date balls are coated.
In a deep saucepan or skillet, heat the vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C). Ensure the oil is deep enough to fully submerge the balls.
Fry the sausage date balls in batches, about 3-4 at a time, for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown and crispy. Use a slotted spoon to remove them from the oil and drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
Serve warm as a delightful appetizer or party snack.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
436 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 38.4 g | 49% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.4 g | 42% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 16.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 51 mg | 17% | |
| Sodium | 286 mg | 12% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 18.3 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.0 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.2 g | ||
| Protein | 6.5 g | 13% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 27 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 1.0 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 138 mg | 3% | |
*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.
