Pimento Cheese Sausage Balls
Are you looking for the perfect crowd-pleasing appetizer to serve at your next gathering? Look no further than these mouthwatering Pimento Cheese Sausage Balls!
Servings: 14
Cost: 30.00
Equipment
- 1 bowl
- 1 spatula
- 1 baking sheet
Ingredients
- Green Onions
- Diced pimentos drained
- Shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- Shredded pepper jack cheese
- Cream cheese softened
- Bisquik
- Garlic Powder
- Salt and black pepper
- Pork sausage
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare baking sheets: Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone baking mat.
- In a bowl add your chopped green onion, diced and drained pimentos, shredded cheese, cream cheese, and spices
- To the cheese mixture, crumble in the pork sausage and add the bisquick. Use your hands to gently incorporate the sausage until evenly distributed.
- Form the sausage balls: Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions of the mixture and roll them between your palms to form bite-sized balls. Place the sausage balls on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 1 inch apart.
- Bake the sausage balls for 18-22 minutes, until golden brown and cooked through. Rotate the baking sheets halfway through the cooking time for even browning.
- Remove the sausage balls from the oven and let them cool for 5 minutes. If desired, serve warm, and garnish with additional green onions.
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Notes
- Use a high-quality, flavorful pork sausage for maximum impact.
- Grate the cheddar cheese by hand for a better texture.
- Chill the sausage ball mixture for 30 minutes before shaping to help it firm up.
- Add cayenne pepper for extra heat.
- Make ahead and freeze unbaked sausage balls for easy entertaining.