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Jalapeño Popper Sausage Balls

Jalapeño Popper Sausage Balls That Will Wow Your Guests

Discover the irresistible Jalapeño Popper Sausage Balls, a crowd-pleasing appetizer that blends creamy cheese, zesty jalapeños, and hearty sausage.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Chilling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 52 minutes
Servings: 24 balls
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sausage Base
  • 1 pound Pork sausage Use mild or spicy according to your heat preference.
  • 8 ounces Cream cheese Softened for ease of mixing.
For the Cheesy Goodness
  • 1 cup Cheddar cheese Freshly shredded for maximum melt.
  • 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese Freshly shredded.
For the Zesty Kick
  • 2 tablespoons Jalapeños Diced; adjust quantity based on spice preference.
For the Binding
  • 1 cup All-purpose flour Can be swapped with gluten-free flour.
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Onion powder Can be omitted if desired.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust according to taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Black pepper Adjust according to taste.
Optional for Dipping
  • 1 cup Ranch dressing For dipping.
  • 1 cup Blue cheese dressing For dipping.

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • baking sheet
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the pork sausage and cream cheese until well mixed.
  3. Fold in shredded cheddar, Monterey Jack, jalapeños, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
  4. Gently fold in the all-purpose flour until the mixture becomes cohesive.
  5. Form the mixture into balls, about 1 inch in diameter, and place them on the baking sheet.
  6. Bake for 18-22 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
  7. Let cool briefly, then serve warm with dipping sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ballCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 6gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 120mgVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These sausage balls can be frozen before baking for up to 2 months. Reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10-15 minutes when ready to enjoy.

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