Moist, cheesy Southern sausage balls made with pork sausage, sharp cheddar, biscuit mix, and a little cream cheese.
1 pound ground pork breakfast sausage, room temperature
2 cups (8 ounces) sharp cheddar, freshly shredded
1½ cups biscuit baking mix (like Bisquick)
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
2 tablespoons milk, if needed
½ cup maple syrup, honey mustard, or pepper jelly
Heat the oven to 375°F and line two baking sheets with parchment.
In a large bowl or stand mixer, combine the sausage, cheddar, cream cheese, biscuit mix, garlic powder, and paprika. Mix with your hands or the paddle until fully combined. Add a little milk if it is too dry.
Scoop into 1-inch balls and roll between your palms. Place 1 inch apart on the sheets.
Bake 18 to 22 minutes, until golden brown and cooked through to 160°F inside.
Cool 5 minutes and serve warm with maple syrup, honey mustard, or pepper jelly.
Shred cheese from a block.
Let sausage come to room temperature.
Bake to 160°F inside.
Freeze raw for easy holiday mornings.
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