Cuisine HELP: Cream Cheese Sausage Balls

This is a recipe that will be enjoyed by the whole family!

It would be hard to find a recipe easier than this one! You can make these cream cheese sausage balls in 25 minutes or less, and they are something the whole family will enjoy!

I made these last week and my five kids and husband all gave them two thumbs up. It's rare to find a recipe that everyone likes, so when I find one, take note!

You could enjoy these as an entree with a big side salad or steamed veggies as a great keto-friendly meal. I served these alongside rice and a large salad for my family. My growing children enjoyed the rice, but I could easily just leave that off my plate and still be satisfied. These would also make a great appetizer for a holiday party!

Here is the original recipe.

How I Make It

Try to not over mix the ingredients. You want everything incorporated, but it's yummy to have pockets of cream cheese in the meatballs.

These would be great with any sugar-free sauces you have on hand, such as barbeque, ranch, pizza sauce, etc. If you don't have any sauces, don't worry, they are delicious on their own!

It's preferable to buy an 8 oz block of cheddar cheese and shred it yourself. The pre-shredded cheese you buy in a bag usually has anti-caking agents added to prevent clumping. Because of this, it does not melt quite as well. Shredding the cheese yourself will give you the ideal gooey texture!

Ingredients

• 2 cups blanched almond flour
• 2 cups (8 ounces) cheddar cheese, shredded
• 2 tsp Italian seasoning
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1 lb ground pork sausage
• 8 ounces cream cheese (cut into small pieces)
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced

Step-By-Step Instructions

Prep: 8 minutes | Cook: 17 minutes | Servings: 8-10

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2. Line baking pan with foil and spray treat.
3. In a large bowl mix the almond flour, cheddar cheese, Italian seasoning, and baking powder.
4. Add in sausage, cream cheese, and garlic.
5. Using clean hands, mix to incorporate (remember not to over mix).
6. Form the mixture into balls a bit smaller than a golf ball and place on the sprayed, foil-lined pan.
7. Bake for 15 minutes or until they are just barely cooked through.
8. Place under the broiler for a minute or two to brown. Then take out of the oven and enjoy!

Giving Credit Where It's Due

This recipe comes from Wholesome Yum, a great website with many tasty keto recipes! Make these cream cheese sausage balls for your next holiday party or weeknight dinner—I guarantee they will be a hit!

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Rachel Borg

Rachel is HELPcare's Membership Director and the HELPcare Challenge Coordinator. She lives in Winchester, KS with her husband and six children.