Description
These Jalapeno Popper Sausage Balls combine spicy jalapenos, creamy cheese, smoky bacon, and savory hot sausage into bite-sized savory snacks perfect for parties or game day. Baked to golden perfection, these cheesy, flavorful balls are sure to be crowd-pleasers that are easy to make and fun to eat.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 lb hot sausage, uncooked
- 1 cup cooked chopped bacon (about 1 pound raw)
- 1 (8-oz) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 (4-oz) can diced jalapeno peppers, undrained
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1½ cups Bisquick baking mix
- 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400ºF (204ºC) to ensure it is hot enough for baking the sausage balls to a perfect golden brown.
- Mix Ingredients: In the bowl of an electric stand mixer fitted with the dough hook attachment, combine the hot sausage, cooked chopped bacon, softened cream cheese, undrained diced jalapenos, garlic powder, Bisquick, and shredded Mexican cheese blend. Mix until all ingredients are well incorporated and form a consistent dough-like mixture.
- Form Balls: Using a spoon or your hands, scoop the sausage mixture into 1-inch diameter balls and arrange them evenly spaced on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper to prevent sticking and allow even cooking.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until the sausage balls are browned on the outside and cooked through internally.
Notes
- For extra heat, add more diced jalapenos or use hot sausage as specified.
- You can substitute Bisquick with your favorite baking mix or all-purpose flour with a bit of baking powder for similar results.
- These sausage balls can be served warm or at room temperature as a party appetizer or snack.
- Make sure the cream cheese is softened for easier mixing.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheat before serving.
