Description
Cheddar Bay Sausage Balls are a delightful fusion of savory flavors, combining the richness of cheddar cheese with a hearty sausage filling. These bite-sized snacks offer a perfect balance of cheesy goodness and meaty delight, making them an ideal choice for parties, game days, or casual gatherings. With their easy preparation and ability to be made in advance, you can whip up a batch whenever the craving strikes. Serve them alongside your favorite dipping sauces for an extra flavor boost that will impress your guests and leave them coming back for more.
Ingredients
- 1 (11.36-oz) package Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuit mix
- 1 (8-oz) package cream cheese (softened)
- 1¼ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 lb uncooked chicken sausage (or preferred substitute)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400ºF (200ºC).
- In a bowl of an electric stand mixer fitted with a dough hook, combine the biscuit mix and seasoning packet.
- Add the uncooked chicken sausage, softened cream cheese, and shredded cheddar cheese. Mix until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into 1-inch balls and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball (30g)
- Calories: 92
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider mixing in herbs or spices such as garlic powder or crushed red pepper flakes. You can freeze unbaked sausage balls for quick snacks later; just bake directly from frozen when ready to enjoy.