Sausage Balls

[nverland]

Sausage Balls
Prep Time 10 mins Cook Time 20 mins Total Time 30 mins Servings: - 30 sausage balls

Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon thyme
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon creole seasoning
3/4 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
1-pound breakfast sausage, at room temperature (mild or hot, your choice)
4-ounce cream cheese, at room temperature
6-8-ounce cheddar cheese, grated
melted butter and parsley
1-2 tablespoon milk (optional)

Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 F degrees.
In a large mixing bowl combine the dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, thyme onion and garlic powder, creole seasoning and salt.
Prepare baking or cookie sheets by lining with parchment paper. Set aside.
In a large bowl mix together, softened sausage and cream cheese.
Add flour mixture and thoroughly mix using hands, work the ingredients together until well-combined. If too dry add about 1-2 tablespoons milk.
Stir in freshly grated cheddar cheese and mix until fully incorporated.
Scoop up dough and form about a tablespoon and roll into balls using your palms. Then place on prepared baking sheet Repeat until dough is all used up.
Space them out equally across your prepared baking sheet and bake for about 17-20 minutes or until lightly browned and cooked through.
Brush with melted butter, if desired and garnish with parsley.

Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Serving
Calories 172 Calories from Fat 90
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 31mg 10%
Sodium 304mg 13%
Potassium 156mg 4%
Total Carbohydrates 10g 3%
Protein 7g 14%
Vitamin A 4.5%
Vitamin C 0.6%
Calcium 9.9%
Iron 5.6%