Spicy Sausage Balls
Kick your appetizer game up a notch with these irresistible Spicy Sausage Balls! Bursting with bold flavors, this recipe combines ground spicy sausage, creamy soft cheese, and sharp cheddar for a melt-in-your-mouth texture. A blend of garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, and just the right hint of red pepper flakes gives these bite-sized treats their signature kick. Perfectly baked to a golden brown in just 25 minutes, they feature a crispy exterior with a tender, savory filling. Ideal for parties, game days, or holiday gatherings, these are as easy to make as they are to devour. Garnish with fresh parsley for a pop of color and serve them warm with your favorite dipping sauce for a snack that's sure to steal the spotlight.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground spicy sausage
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 0.5 tsp paprika
- 0.5 tsp onion powder
- 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground spicy sausage and softened cream cheese. Mix thoroughly until well combined.
Add the shredded cheddar cheese to the mixture and mix again until evenly incorporated.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, and red pepper flakes.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the sausage mixture, mixing until it forms a cohesive dough.
Using your hands or a small scoop, form the mixture into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 1 inch apart.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20–25 minutes, or until the sausage balls are golden brown and cooked through.
Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving. Optionally, garnish with chopped fresh parsley for a burst of color and flavor.
Serve warm and enjoy! These sausage balls are perfect on their own or with your favorite dipping sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3471 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 267.0 g | 342% | |
| Saturated Fat | 137.2 g | 686% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 811 mg | 270% | |
| Sodium | 6051 mg | 263% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 124.2 g | 45% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.7 g | 17% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.8 g | ||
| Protein | 148.3 g | 297% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1980 mg | 152% | |
| Iron | 13.1 mg | 73% | |
| Potassium | 1419 mg | 30% | |
*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.
