Description
Delightful stuffing sausage balls that blend savory sausage, rich cheese, and flavorful herbs for a cozy dish perfect for sharing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups breakfast sausage
- 2 cups seasoned stuffing mix (herb or cornbread)
- 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese (sharp or mild)
- 1 egg (for binding)
- 2 tbsp cream cheese (optional for added moisture)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the breakfast sausage, stuffing mix, shredded cheese, egg, and cream cheese until all ingredients are evenly blended.
- With your hands, shape the mixture into small, 1-inch balls and arrange them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about an inch apart.
- Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until the sausage balls are golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve warm alongside honey mustard or cranberry dipping sauce.
Notes
For best results, do not overmix the ingredients. Use a cookie scoop for uniform sizing, and ensure the internal temperature reaches 160°F (70°C).
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg