3-Ingredient Cream Cheese Sausage Balls

These little bites are the kind of recipe that show up at every Midwest family gathering — my aunt never arrived without them, and the plate always vanished within minutes. Warm, savory, and just rich enough from the cream cheese, they’re the perfect “one more” snack that disappears faster than you expect.

This version is a simplified spin on the classic sausage ball. Instead of shredded cheese, cream cheese does double duty: adding moisture and creating a tender, almost biscuit-like interior, all while keeping the ingredient list short and fuss-free.

Serve them hot from the oven on a foil-lined sheet pan or platter so they stay crisp. Pair with a dipping sauce like Dijon mustard, honey mustard, or tangy barbecue for contrast. To balance the richness, add fresh sides like grapes, apple slices, or raw vegetables. For brunch, tuck them alongside scrambled eggs and a green salad; for game days, they’re perfect with cold beer, sparkling water, or a crisp white wine.

Ingredients

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a large baking sheet with foil and lightly coat with nonstick spray or oil.
2. In a large bowl, combine softened cream cheese and raw sausage. Mix until mostly uniform.
3. Sprinkle baking mix over the mixture. Knead gently until fully combined and tacky but cohesive.
4. Roll into balls about 1–1¼ inches in diameter (roughly 1 heaping tablespoon each). Place on baking sheet, spaced 1 inch apart.
5. Bake 18–22 minutes, until golden brown, firm, and cooked through (no pink in the center).
6. Rest on the sheet for 3–5 minutes, then serve warm.

✨ Simple, nostalgic, and endlessly snackable — these sausage balls are guaranteed to disappear fast.