Description
Cheddar Bay Sausage Balls are a savory appetizer combining the buttery garlic flavor of Red Lobster’s Cheddar Bay Biscuit Mix with creamy cheese and seasoned sausage. These bite-sized treats are perfect for parties or game day, baked to golden perfection with a melty, cheesy center.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1 (11.36 oz) Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuit Mix with seasoning packet
- 1 (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 1 1/4 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 pound uncooked sausage
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Combine Biscuit Mix: In a large mixing bowl, combine the entire Cheddar Bay Biscuit Mix including the seasoning packet for that signature buttery garlic flavor.
- Smooth Cream Cheese: Soften the cream cheese by mixing it until smooth and creamy to ensure easy incorporation.
- Mix Sausage and Cream Cheese: Add the uncooked sausage to the softened cream cheese and mix thoroughly until well combined for an even distribution of flavors.
- Add Biscuit Mix and Cheddar: Incorporate the biscuit mix and shredded cheddar cheese into the sausage and cream cheese mixture, mixing until everything is evenly combined into a consistent dough.
- Form Sausage Balls: Portion the mixture into 1-inch diameter balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet, spaced evenly.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the sausage balls are golden brown and cooked through, ensuring the sausage reaches a safe internal temperature of 160°F (71°C).
Notes
- Use a kitchen scale or measuring spoons for consistent sausage ball size to promote even cooking.
- Allow cream cheese to soften at room temperature for easier mixing.
- Check sausage balls for doneness by cutting one open or using a meat thermometer.
- Serve warm for best flavor and texture.
- Can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for longer storage.
