Pimento Cheese Sausage Balls
These easy pimento cheese sausage balls combine ground pork sausage, prepared pimento cheese, cream cheese, and baking mix into bite-sized appetizers. Bake until lightly golden and firm, then serve warm or at room temperature.
Equipment
- oven
- two baking sheets
- parchment paper
- large bowl
- wire racks
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground pork sausage
- 12 oz prepared pimento cheese (such as Palmetto Cheese brand)
- 6 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 1⁄2 cups all-purpose baking mix (such as Bisquick)
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh chives
- 1 dash paprika and red pepper (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine the sausage, pimento cheese, cream cheese, baking mix, chives, and spices (if using). Mix well with your hands until fully combined.
- Shape the mixture into about 50 (1-inch) balls and place them on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 1 inch apart.
- Bake for 14-17 minutes, until the sausage balls are lightly golden brown and firm to the touch.
- Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheets set on wire racks for about 10 minutes.
- Serve the sausage balls warm or at room temperature. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat before serving.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat before serving.