Description
Spicy Jalapeño Popper Sausage Balls are the ultimate crowd-pleaser, combining creamy cheese, spicy jalapeños, and savory sausage into bite-sized delights. Perfect for game days or gatherings, these flavorful morsels offer a satisfying crunch and a burst of taste in every bite. Easy to make and endlessly customizable, they are sure to impress your guests and become a staple at your events.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground pork sausage
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup diced fresh jalapeños
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix ground pork sausage, cheddar cheese, diced jalapeños, cream cheese, breadcrumbs, and garlic powder until well blended.
- Shape the mixture into 1-inch balls and place on the prepared baking sheet about an inch apart.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving with ranch dressing or your favorite dip.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sausage ball (30g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg