Pimento cheese sausage balls are a delectable appetizer that combines savory sausage with the creamy, tangy flavor of pimento cheese. These bite-sized treats are perfect for any gathering, offering a delightful twist on the classic recipe that is sure to please your guests.
Spice Up Your Appetizers: A Flavorful Twist on Traditional Sausage Balls
Traditional sausage balls can be updated with lots of different flavors. This recipe for pimento cheese sausage balls offers a twist on the traditional recipe, adding a spicy kick. I make these appetizers with jalapeno pimento cheese. Sometimes I pair jalapeno pimento cheese with spicy hot sausage for an extra kick. But if you are not a fan of spicy foods, use regular ground breakfast sausage and pimento cheese without peppers. The taste will still be delicious!
TIP: Make your own spicy pimento cheese by finely chopping pickled jalapenos and stirring them into pimento cheese.
Use a Cookie-Making Scoop for Pimento Cheese Sausage Balls
It is easiest and quickest to mix this recipe by hand. Once the sausage mix is ready to bake, scoop it with a cookie scooper and place it on a pan. Spray the scoop with cooking spray so the sausage balls release more easily onto the pan.
Space The Pimento Cheese Sausage Balls
Arrange the sausage balls on the pan with enough space between them to ensure they cook evenly and don’t stick together.
Serve Warm or at Room Temperature
Bake the sausage balls for 20 minutes, or until they are golden brown and the center has reached an internal temperature of 145°F. They can be served right out of the oven or at room temperature. Store any leftovers in the refrigerator. To reheat, wrap them in aluminum foil and warm them in the oven at 300°F for 15 minutes. After this time, check them and add a few more minutes of heating time if necessary.
Try Other Pimento Cheese Flavors
To vary this recipe, try using other flavors of pimento cheese, such as bacon, sharp cheddar, garlic parmesan, and goat cheese. Enjoy!
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Pimento Cheese Sausage Balls
Equipment
- large baking Sheet
- parchment paper
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground pork sausage (mild or hot)
- 2 ½ cups baking mix (Bisquick used)
- 1 ½ cups pimento cheese with jalapenos (M&C–Musten & Crutchfield Bold Pimento Cheese used)
- 2 tablespoons chives, minced
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Place a sheet of parchment paper on a large baking sheet with sides.
- Break up the pork and place it into a large bowl. Add the baking mix, pimento cheese, and chives.
- Use your hands to mix all the ingredients together. Use a 1-inch cookie scooper (sprayed with cooking spray) to scoop out the mix and place approximately (50) 1-inch balls on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown and the internal temperature is 145°F. Store leftovers in the refrigerator.