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Cream Cheese Sausage Balls Recipe

Published: Oct 13, 2021 Last Updated: Jan 19, 2022 by Marye 1396 words. | About 7 minutes to read this article.

Ready in 30 minutes! Chile cream cheese sausage balls are an update on the traditional southern appetizer made with Bisquick. Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, these little bites disappear fast! Freeze well, too!
Total time 35 minutes
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This classic southern appetizer recipe is perfect to take to holiday parties and potlucks. So easy with just 5 ingredients!

Try them with this Jezebel sauce dipping sauce!

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  • ❤️ Why you'll love this recipe
  • 🧾 Ingredients
  • 🔪 Instructions
  • Air fryer instructions
  • 🥄 Cook along!
  • 🎥 Video
  • 🥫 Storage
  • 💭 Tips for success
  • 👩🏻‍🍳 Frequently asked questions
  • 📚 Related recipes
  • 🍽️ Serve with...
  • 📞 The last word
  • 📖 Recipe
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❤️ Why you'll love this recipe

  • a step up from the classic Bisquick sausage balls recipe
  • delicious appetizer for holidays or snacks for tailgating, Super Bowl, & game day parties

This cream cheese sausage balls recipe stay moist and the chiles add a pop of extra flavor. It's a good thing they're SO easy to make because they're the first thing to disappear at parties!

Make it with spicy sausage or regular depending on how you like it.

🧾 Ingredients

Labeled ingredinets for sausage balls.

You can use regular or hot bulk sausage - either works just fine. The chiles are optional - feel free to leave them out.

🔪 Instructions

Note: This is an overview of the instructions. The full instructions are in the green recipe card below.

Step by step images for making this recipe.
  1. Mix the cream cheese and sausage in a large mixing bowl with the paddle attachment on your stand mixer until well blended.
  2. Add in the biscuit mix and continue to blend.
  3. Now mix in the chiles and shredded cheese.
  4. Once it's smooth you can form the sausage mixture into balls and place on a parchment paper covered baking sheet.
  5. Bake at 400 for 12 minutes, or until the interior reads 165 on an insta-read thermometer.
Unbaked sausage balls on a cookie sheet.

Air fryer instructions

I think these are the best sausage balls ever when made the traditional way but you can also make them in the air fryer.

Follow the instructions above for mixing and shaping the sausage cheese balls.

  1. Line the bottom of the air fryer with aluminum foil.
  2. Place the sausage balls on the rack with space in between. Don't crowd them or they won't bake as well.
  3. Set the air fryer for 6 minutes at 375F. Cook until golden brown - checking often.
  4. Repeat until done.
Finished sausage balls on the grill of an air fryer.

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Cream Cheese Sausage Balls

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🥫 Storage

Store unbaked sausage balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

Once they're baked store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 4 days.

You can freeze them unbaked. Shape them and flash freeze them on a cookie sheet.

When they're frozen put them in a freezer container with parchment between the layers or ziploc bag and freeze for up to 3 months.

When you're ready to eat just take them out, put them on a cookie sheet and bake as instructed below - but add about 2 minutes to the total time to ensure they are cooked through.

You can freeze them baked as well.

💭 Tips for success

Expert Tip: These mix up easier if everything is at room temperature.

  • If you mix the ingredients in the order given it's a lot easier.
  • Lining the baking sheet with parchment paper will keep the sausage balls from sticking.
  • Be sure to use a rimmed baking sheet - sometimes there's a little grease during baking.
  • Sometimes they stick a little so about halfway through the baking time it's good to turn them over or jiggle them a little bit - but hey... if you forget, no worries.
  • Let them sit on paper towels for a couple of minutes when they come out of the oven. This will get rid of any extra grease.
  • IF you want to make a ton of them ahead of time? Just form them and put them right next to each other on a baking sheet. Slide the baking sheet in the freezer and flash freeze them. Once they're frozen put them in a freezer bag to use as needed. When you want to serve them just put them on the greased cookie sheet right from the freezer and bake them for 25 minutes or until they're heated all the way though.
  • You can make them with spicy hot pork sausage for a little extra kick.

👩🏻‍🍳 Frequently asked questions

Here are the questions I am most frequently asked about this recipe.

Can I freeze sausage balls?

Yes you can. Freeze them unbaked for up to 3 months. Let thaw for 10 minutes before baking according to directions.

Can I mix them in the mixer?

Yep. I think it's the quickest and easiest way to mix the ingredients. Use the paddle attachment and low speed.

How do I keep them from spreading and flattening out?

Chill these about 15 minutes before putting them in the oven. That will help.

Closeup of a bowlful of cream cheese sausage balls.

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🍽️ Serve with...

If you'd like to serve these with a dip try the Jezebel sauce. Honey mustard or barbecue sauce are good, too.

📞 The last word

Once fall hits it's time to pull out the sausage ball recipe!

These delicious cream cheese sausage balls are perfect for tailgating, game day parties, and every family get-together right through the holiday season.

No matter what you're celebrating this finger food is the perfect appetizer!

If you click on the number of servings in the recipe card you can adjust the measurements up or down for the exact number of servings you need. Don't forget that you can click on "add to collection" to save it to your own, private recipe box!

If you love this recipe please give it a 5 star rating. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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Ready in 30 minutes! Chile cream cheese sausage balls are an update on the traditional southern appetizer made with Bisquick. Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, these little bites disappear fast! Freeze well, too!
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American - Southern
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Chill: 15 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings:60
Calories:67
Author:Marye Audet-White
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Equipment Needed

  • Stand mixer
  • insta-read thermometer
  • Baking Sheet

Ingredients

  • 1 pound bulk sausage, regular or hot.
  • 1 ⅓ cups biscuit baking mix, I use Bisquick Baking Mix but any will do
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
  • 2 ½ cups extra sharp Cheddar cheese, grated
  • 4 ounces chiles, drained and chopped
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Let the sausage sit out for about 30 minutes to make it easier to work with.
  • Preheat the oven to 400F for sausage balls with a crispy exterior or 350F for a tender exterior.
  • Mix the sausage and biscuit mix together with the paddle attachment of your mixer until well blended. You can also mix everything in by hand.
  • Add the cream cheese and blend.
  • Mix in the cheese and the chiles.
  • Form into walnut sized balls and place on baking sheets that are greased or lined with parchment.
  • Chill for 15 minutes.
  • Bake for 10 to 15 minutes at 425F or 20 to 25 minutes at 350F. Interior temperature will be 165F.
  • Remove from the oven and drain on paper towels for a minute or so.
  • Pile into a serving dish and serve.
  • Refrigerate leftover cream cheese sausage balls promptly.

Air Fryer Instructions

  • Follow the mixing and shaping instructions above.
  • Line the bottom of an air fryer with aluminum foil for easier cleanup.
  • Place the cream cheese sausage balls on the rack. Don't crowd.
  • Air fry for 6 minutes at 375F until the interior temperature is 165F.

Notes

Expert Tip: These mix up easier if everything is at room temperature.
  • If you mix the ingredients in the order given it's a lot easier.
  • Lining the baking sheet with parchment will keep the sausage balls from sticking.
  • Sometimes they stick a little so about halfway through the baking time it's good to turn them over or jiggle them a little bit - but hey... if you forget, no worries.
  • Let them sit on paper towels for a couple of minutes when they come out of the oven. This will get rid of any extra grease.
  • IF you want to make a ton of them ahead of time? Just form them and put them right next to each other on a baking sheet. Slide the baking sheet in the freezer and flash freeze them. Once they're frozen put them in a freezer bag to use as needed. When you want to serve them just put them on the greased cookie sheet right from the freezer and bake them for 25 minutes or until they're heated all the way though.

Nutrition Facts

Calories: 67kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 124mg | Potassium: 39mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 122IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 1mg

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    First published Nov 16, 2017. Last updated October 13, 2021 to add the video.

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    With a 40 year focus on the importance of family and a passion for southern comfort food, Marye Audet-White is an expert in melding the two together effortlessly. Marye's a NY Times Bestselling author with 10 cookbooks under her belt and her recipes have been featured in Good Housekeeping, Country Living, Today, House Beautiful, Texas Living, Food & Wine, and many more.

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    Comments

    1. Bill Bauer

      January 09, 2022 at 12:20 am

      Do you think these could be cooked in a smoker to maybe kick 'em up a notch?

      Reply
      • Marye

        January 09, 2022 at 8:26 am

        I don't know Bill, but I don't see why not? Maybe cook them half way in the oven then finish on the smoker?

    2. Louann Worsham

      December 15, 2021 at 9:37 pm

      5 stars
      I made these tonight & they’re really good!

      Reply
    3. VKeri

      December 06, 2020 at 4:23 pm

      Any suggestions on a dipping sauce?

      Reply
      • Marye

        December 06, 2020 at 4:47 pm

        Try the Jezebel sauce here - https://www.restlesschipotle.com/jezebel-sauce/
        Or the spicy Remoulade here - https://www.restlesschipotle.com/fried-chicken-poboy-recipe-homemade-remoulade/
        OR the spicy avocado remoulade here - https://www.restlesschipotle.com/shrimp-po-boy/

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