Mini Cheesy Sausage Balls
These delicious Mini Cheesy Sausage Balls are great to serve when hosting a dinner party or soirée. These are a must for any occasion…
Ingredients
- 1 lb. mild Italian sausages, casings removed
- 1/2 cup white onions, finely chopped
- 1/3 cup roasted red peppers, well-drained and finely diced tips & tricks
- 1/2 tbsp. Italian seasoning see Recipe
- 1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes, or to taste
- 1 package (8 oz.) cream cheese, room temperature tips & tricks
- 2 cups sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup parsley, finely chopped tips & tricks
- 1 1/2 cups self-rising flour see Recipe & Footnote
Directions
- In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients, mixing them by hand.
- Place a plastic wrap on top, making sure it touches the surface, and transfer to the fridge for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 425ºF and line a baking sheet with a lightly greased foil.
- When ready, wet hands and, using a small scoop, form the mixture into balls. Place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Transfer to the preheated oven and bake for 18 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 160ºF.
- Turn the heat on broil and cook for 2 minutes or until nicely brown.
- Remove from the heat, and place meatballs on a plate or baking sheet lined with paper towel to remove excess fat.
- Transfer them to a serving plate along with your favorite dipping sauce. Makes 40 meatballs.
Notes
Footnote: For this application, the measurements are...
- 1 1/2 cups flour
- 2 1/4 tsp. baking powder
- 1/2 tsp. fine salt (substitute ground sea salt)
- 1 1/2 cups flour
- 2 1/4 tsp. baking powder
- 1/2 tsp. fine salt (substitute ground sea salt)