Description

These Sausage & Hash Brown Balls are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or snack made with a mix of hot sausage, cream cheese, shredded cheddar, and hash brown potatoes. Baked until golden and crispy, they offer a perfect savory bite packed with cheesy, meaty flavor.

Ingredients

1 lb hot sausage, uncooked
1 (8-oz) package cream cheese, softened
1½ cups Bisquick
1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
½ (30 to 32-oz) package frozen shredded hash brown potatoes (about 4 cups)

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Instructions

Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C) to ensure it’s at the right temperature for baking the sausage balls.
Mix ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the hot sausage, softened cream cheese, Bisquick, shredded cheddar cheese, and frozen hash brown potatoes thoroughly. Using a KitchenAid mixer with a dough hook attachment can make mixing easier and more uniform.
Shape balls: Roll the mixture into 1 1/2-inch balls, making sure they are compact to hold their shape during baking. Place them on a rimmed baking sheet prepared for baking.
Bake: Bake the sausage and hash brown balls in the preheated oven for 18 to 22 minutes, or until they turn golden brown and are cooked through.

Notes

Make sure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature for easy mixing.
You can substitute hot sausage with mild sausage if you prefer less spice.
Ensure the frozen hash browns are not thawed to avoid excess moisture in the mixture.
Use a rimmed baking sheet to prevent the balls from rolling off while baking.
These sausage balls can be served warm as an appetizer or party snack.