Cream Cheese Sausage Balls with Turkey Bacon: Easy Comfort Food
Discover the delightful combination of cream cheese and turkey bacon in these easy-to-make sausage balls, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 24 balls 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground sausage
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup biscuit mix
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the ground sausage, cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, crumbled turkey bacon, biscuit mix, garlic powder, and black pepper.
- Mix until well combined and a dough forms.
- Using your hands, shape the mixture into 1-inch balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- These sausage balls can be made ahead of time and frozen before baking.
- For extra flavor, add chopped green onions or herbs to the mixture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 balls
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: Cream Cheese Sausage Balls, Turkey Bacon, Comfort Food