Cream Cheese Sausage Balls (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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8 oz cream cheese, softened to room temp
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1 lb uncooked spicy pork sausage
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10 oz can of Rotel tomatoes with green chilies, liquid drained
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1 1/2 cups of Bisquick pancake mix
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2 cups of shredded cheese blend (Mexican style)
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1/4 cup finely sliced green onion tops
# Instructions:
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Set the oven to 400°F and cover two baking trays with parchment sheets.
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Blend cream cheese using a hand mixer at medium speed until it’s fluffy and smooth.
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Add sausage and mix with your hands until nearly combined. Toss in Rotel, pancake mix, shredded cheese, and chopped onions, stirring gently to combine fully.
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Scoop mixture into walnut-sized balls (about 1 inch) and place them on the lined trays, leaving some space around each ball.
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Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until they’re golden and the inside hits 160°F.
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Let them sit a few minutes to cool slightly, then enjoy warm. Serve with dipping sauce if you like extras.
# Notes:
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Mix better by hand or on the lowest speed of a stand mixer.
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Overmixing can make them turn out too firm.
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Equal portions will ensure they cook evenly.