Cheesy Jalapeño Popper Sausage Balls with Jalapeño Ranch
Jalapeño Popper Sausage Balls are a creamy, cheesy twist on classic sausage balls. They're made with breakfast sausage, cream cheese, two types of shredded cheese, Bisquick, and jalapeños. They're finished with a simple jalapeño ranch dipping sauce. Perfect for parties, holiday gatherings, game day, or a fun Cinco de Mayo appetizer.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 353kcal
Equipment
- Food Processor with Steel Blade
- 2 teaspoon scoop
- Half-sheet pan lined with nonstick aluminum foil
- Small to medium bowl
- whisk
Ingredients
Jalapeño Popper Sausage Balls
- ½ pound (8 ounces) regular breakfast sausage (See Tip 1)
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese
- ½ cup (2 ounces) shredded Pepper Jack cheese
- 1 cup (5 ounces) Bisquick
- 1 small jalapeño, seeded and membranes removed, finely minced
- 2 green onion tops, thinly sliced
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
Jalapeño Ranch Dipping Sauce
- ½ cup (4 ounces) mayonnaise
- ½ cup (4 ounces) sour cream (See Tip 2)
- 1 tablespoon (0.5 ounces) dry ranch seasoning mix
- 2 ounces (½ can) diced green chiles, well drained
- 1 teaspoon lime juice for brightness
Instructions
Jalapeño Popper Sausage Balls
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a half-sheet baking pan with nonstick aluminum foil.
- Add the sausage, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, Pepper Jack cheese, and garlic powder to a food processor. Pulse 7 to 8 times to combine. Add the jalapeño and green onions and pulse several times to combine. (See Tip 3
- Use a 2-teaspoon scoop to portion the mixture and roll into smooth balls. Place on the prepared baking sheet. (See Tip 4)
- Bake at 375F for 20 to 22 minutes, or until cooked through and lightly browned. (See Tip 5)
- Let cool for about 5 minutes before serving.
- Yield: Around 4 dozen. (See Tip 6)
Jalapeño Ranch Dipping Sauce
- Whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, Ranch seasoning, and chopped green chiles. Add the lime juice and whisk to combine. Chill for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to blend.
- Yield: About a cup.
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Notes
- I used Jimmy Dean regular breakfast sausage. For added heat, substitute Jimmy Dean Hot sausage.
- I used light sour cream in the dipping sauce.
- Do not overprocess the mixture.
- The sausage ball mixture can be prepared in advance up to this point and refrigerated for up to 24 hours, or frozen for up to 3 months.
- The air fryer can be used to cook smaller portions. Air fry at 350° for 8 to 12 minutes.
- Leftovers can be reheated for 10 to 15 seconds in the microwave.
Nutrition
Calories: 353kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 62mg | Sodium: 896mg | Potassium: 174mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 635IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 208mg | Iron: 1mg
