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Spicy Jalapeño Popper Sausage Balls

Spicy Jalapeño Popper Sausage Balls

Indulge in these Spicy Jalapeño Popper Sausage Balls, a flavorful and easy-to-make snack perfect for gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 balls
Course: Snacks & Appetizers
Calories: 160
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Sausage Mixture
  • 1 lb Ground sausage spicy or mild
  • 2 pcs Fresh jalapeños diced
  • 8 oz Cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese sharp or mild
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
Coating
  • 1 cup All-purpose flour or gluten-free flour
  • 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs or regular breadcrumbs

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line your baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Combine the ground sausage, diced jalapeños, softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, garlic powder, flour, and a pinch of salt in a large bowl. Mix until everything is blended.
  3. Shape the mixture into golf ball-sized portions and place each ball on the prepared baking sheet.
  4. Coat each sausage ball generously in panko breadcrumbs.
  5. Bake the sausage balls for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
  6. Cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm, optionally with ranch dressing or your favorite sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ballCalories: 160kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 8gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Best enjoyed warm with a sprinkle of chopped fresh cilantro for extra flavor.

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