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Crispy Sausage Cheese Balls Recipe Easy Melty Cheese Center Snack

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These crispy sausage cheese balls feature a crunchy exterior with a gooey, melty cheese center, perfect for quick snacks or casual get-togethers.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground sausage (mild or spicy pork sausage)
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (about 100g)
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded (about 100g)
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened (about 115g)
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (about 125g)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • About 12 small cheese cubes (mozzarella or preferred melting cheese)
  • Olive oil or cooking spray for greasing the baking sheet

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat and lightly grease it with olive oil or cooking spray.
  2. In a large bowl, combine ground sausage, sharp cheddar, shredded mozzarella, and softened cream cheese. Mix until evenly combined and sticky but cohesive.
  3. Add all-purpose flour, baking powder, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
  4. Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, scoop out about 1.5-inch portions. Flatten slightly, place a small cheese cube in the center, then pinch the sausage mixture around it to enclose the cheese. Roll into smooth balls.
  5. Place the formed balls on the prepared baking sheet and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to help them hold their shape.
  6. Bake for 20-25 minutes until sausage is cooked through and the outside is golden and crispy. Optionally broil for 1-2 minutes for extra crispness, watching carefully.
  7. Let the sausage cheese balls rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow the cheese to settle.

Notes

Chilling the sausage balls before baking helps keep the cheese inside and creates a crisp exterior. Avoid overmixing to keep the texture tender. For extra crispness, broil briefly at the end. Freeze extras raw on a tray, then store in a freezer bag and bake from frozen, adding extra baking time.

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