Sausage Cream Cheese Fiesta Bites with Cheddar
Cheesy sausage balls with cream cheese, diced tomatoes and green chilies, baked until golden.
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Instant read thermometer
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb ground pork sausage raw
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 10 oz diced tomatoes and green chilies canned, well drained
- 2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 cup biscuit baking mix
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley or green onions for garnish
Instructions
Cooking
- Mix the dough. Heat the oven to 375 degrees F. Combine sausage, cream cheese, drained tomatoes, cheddar, baking mix, and seasonings until a thick dough forms.
- Roll the balls. Shape the dough into 24 balls about 1 1/2 inches wide and place them on a parchment lined baking sheet.
- Bake. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until golden brown and 160 degrees F in the center.
- Cool and garnish. Rest for 5 minutes, then sprinkle with parsley or green onions.
Notes
Substitutions: Use pepper Jack for cheddar, or turkey sausage cooked to 165 degrees F.
Tips: Drain the tomatoes well so the dough is not sticky.
Storage: Refrigerate for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months.