High Protein Sausage Balls Made With Cream Cheese

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These delicious, never dry sausage balls are packed with flavor and protein for a healthy snack! They are perfect for make ahead protein all week long. Get the recipe here!

Not Your Regular Sausage Balls

I use to hate sausage balls until I discovered this version of the recipe! Sausage balls I remembered were dry- I just remember having to choke down every bite. Some were completely flavorless and I personally would rather choke on something that at least has enjoyable taste! So what makes these different?

• Never dry. I have made these sausage balls several times now and one thing I will say is it’s nearly impossible to make a batch that is too dry! The cream cheese helps lock in so much moisture that even if you accidentally add too much flour you ate still in good shape.
• Flavor packed! These sausage balls are packed with flavor and if you don’t like my seasoning recommendations it can easily be customized to your own taste!
• Protein. Because of the added cream cheese these sausage balls are packed with extra protein for steady energy. We’ll dive more into this…

A Protein Packed Snack

If you are pregnant, nursing, diabetic, or just trying to get extra protein for whatever reason this is the perfect snack for you! Americans in general tend to fall way under the recommended amount of daily protein needed in a healthy diet. This number fluctuates depending on who you ask so I will not go into how much everyone should be getting. That number will look different for different individuals.

I will say, as a pregnant mom of little people I strive to get 80-100g of protein per day. There are several reasons for this including- helps morning sickness, steady energy, improves mood, as well as many more. For that reason I am always looking for easy ways to get that required amount I need for my body.

These sausage balls have been a game changer because they are easy to make, I can eat them quickly, and make them ahead for a week of easy snacking!

Ingredients for Sausage Balls

The ingredients for this recipe are super simple (as always!)….

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• 1lb of hot or mild breakfast pork sausage (depending on preference)
• 8oz cream cheese
• 12-16 oz cheddar cheese
• 1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tsp salt
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp pepper
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp cayenne (optional; for extra heat)

Sausage Balls Ingredient Substitutions

Pork Sausage. I personally like the flavor of pork sausage best however you can make these with equal amounts turkey or chicken sausage if you prefer.

Cheddar cheese. These sausage balls can be made with any kind of cheese. Cheddar gives you the classic flavor but some variations you might try are pepper jack, Mexican blend, mozzarella, etc. I personally use whatever I have on hand.

Seasoning. You can definitely customize the seasoning of this recipe for whatever suits you best!

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How to Make Sausage Balls

Making this recipe is so easy and requires very little time, making it a busy mom favorite!!

• Combine softened cream cheese, sausage, flour, baking powder, and seasonings by hand or with a stand mixer.
• Add in shredded cheese. Stir.
• Scoop a heaping tablespoon of the mixture and roll into individual balls using your hands.
• Place on a baking sheet and bake at 350 F for 15-20 minutes or until the center has fully cooked.

Storage

As we have already discussed, these sausage balls are a great make ahead option for a quick snack or even on-the-go breakfast throughout the week! Store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 5-7 days (use within five days for best freshness).

You can also freeze these sausage balls and store in the freezer for up to six months. To defrost simply remove from the refrigerator and allow to thaw completely before eating.

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