Perfect Sausage Balls

25 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Combine a pound of your favorite breakfast sausage, 8 ounces of softened cream cheese, an 11-ounce box of Red Lobster cheddar bay biscuit mix (including the seasoning packet), 2 teaspoons each of black pepper and garlic powder, and 16 ounces of shredded sharp cheddar in a bowl.
  2. 2Mix all the ingredients well until combined.
  3. 3Use a melon scooper to portion the mixture into evenly sized balls, then roll them up.
  4. 4Place the sausage balls in a preheated oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  5. 5Bake for about 25 to 26 minutes.
  6. 6Optionally, melt a little Kerrygold garlic and herb butter and pat it on top of the cooked sausage balls.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound favorite breakfast sausage
  • 8 ounces softened cream cheese
  • 11 ounce box Red Lobster cheddar bay biscuit mix
  • 1 packet seasoning packet
  • 2 teaspoons black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 16 ounces shredded sharp cheddar
  • Kerrygold garlic and herb butter

Equipment

KitchenAid with a dough hook (optional)melon scooperoven

Tips

  • You can mix these by hand, but a KitchenAid with a dough hook makes it easier.
  • Using a melon scooper helps ensure even sizing of the sausage balls.
  • Melting Kerrygold garlic and herb butter and patting it on top is an optional step for added flavor.