Jalapeño Popper Sausage Balls
Creamy, savory, and pleasantly spicy, these baked sausage balls combine seasoned breakfast sausage with sharp cheddar, cream cheese, jalapeños, and baking mix. They make a flavorful appetizer, party snack, or warm breakfast bite.
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Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened to room temperature
- 4 jalapeño peppers seeded if desired and minced finely
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 pound breakfast sausage preferably spicy
- 2 cups prepared baking mix such as Bisquick
- Milk added by the tablespoon only if needed
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set it aside.
- Place the breakfast sausage, softened cream cheese, baking mix, shredded cheddar, and finely chopped jalapeños in a large mixing bowl.
- Work the ingredients together by hand until the cheese, peppers, and baking mix are evenly distributed throughout the sausage mixture.
- When the mixture appears too dry or does not hold its shape, incorporate milk one tablespoon at a time. Knead thoroughly after each addition and stop once the mixture becomes cohesive.
- Portion the mixture into small pieces and roll each portion into a ball measuring approximately 1 to 1½ inches in diameter.
- Position the sausage balls in an even layer on the prepared baking sheet, leaving a small amount of space between them.
- Bake for 25 minutes, or until the sausage balls are golden, fully cooked, and surrounded by bubbling melted cheese.
- Remove the baking sheet from the oven and serve the sausage balls immediately while they remain warm.
Notes
Removing the jalapeño seeds will produce a milder result, while leaving some seeds intact will increase the heat.
A small cookie scoop may be used to create evenly sized portions and promote consistent baking.
Ranch dressing or a spicy dipping sauce may be served alongside the sausage balls.