Description
Hearty pioneer woman sausage balls deliver a Southern classic packed with cheesy, spicy goodness. Guests will devour these bite-sized appetizers at potlucks and game-day gatherings with pure comfort and delight.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 g) ground pork sausage (mild or hot)
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 8 oz (226 g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 ¾ cups (219 g) all-purpose flour
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsps honey
- 2 tbsps yellow mustard
- 1 tbsp whole-grain mustard
- 1 tbsp Creole seasoning
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 2 tsp white vinegar
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper. Combine flour, baking powder, and Creole seasoning in a mixing bowl.
- Mixing: Crumble sausage into a large bowl and blend with cream cheese, cheddar cheese, and green onions. Gradually fold in dry flour mixture, kneading until ingredients form a cohesive mixture.
- Forming: Craft uniform spherical morsels using a tablespoon measure. Position sausage balls on prepared baking sheets with approximately 1-inch separation to ensure consistent cooking.
- Roasting: Slide baking sheets into preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes. Rotate sheets if needed, watching for golden-brown exterior and complete internal cooking.
- Sauce Creation: Whisk mayonnaise, honey, yellow mustard, whole-grain mustard, and vinegar in a small bowl until smooth and thoroughly combined.
- Serving: Transfer crispy sausage balls to a decorative platter. Accompany with freshly whisked honey mustard sauce, allowing guests to indulge in these savory appetizer bites.
Notes
- Cheese Selection Matters: Use freshly shredded cheddar for better melting and more robust flavor compared to pre-packaged options.
- Mixing Technique: Mix ingredients by hand to prevent overworking the mixture, which can make sausage balls tough and dense.
- Temperature Control: Let ingredients sit at room temperature before mixing to ensure even blending and consistent texture.
- Sauce Customization: Adjust honey mustard sauce ratios to personal taste, balancing sweetness and tang for a personalized dipping experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg