Description
Spicy Jalapeño Popper Sausage Balls are the ultimate crowd-pleasing appetizer combining savory breakfast sausage, creamy cheeses, and zesty jalapeños. These bite-sized snacks feature a crispy exterior and a warm, cheesy center that bursts with flavor. Perfect for game days, parties, or cozy nights in, they’ll have everyone coming back for seconds. Easy to make and customize, these sausage balls are sure to impress your guests and elevate any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb breakfast sausage (spicy or mild)
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup fresh jalapeños (diced)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix together breakfast sausage, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, diced jalapeños, garlic powder, onion powder, and egg until well combined.
- Gradually fold in panko breadcrumbs until evenly distributed.
- Form the mixture into small balls (about 1 inch in diameter) and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving with ranch dressing or your favorite dipping sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 sausage balls (90g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 55mg