A holiday twist on a Southern favorite! These White Cheddar Cranberry Sausage Balls bring together savory sausage, sharp white cheddar, and sweet dried cranberries for a festive appetizer that's perfect for Christmas parties, holiday brunches, and family gatherings. Made with The Old Mill Sausage Ball Mix, they're easy to prepare and can even be made ahead and frozen until you're ready to bake. Use hot sausage for a little kick or mild sausage for a more traditional flavor.
White Cheddar Cranberry Sausage Balls
Yield: 24-30 balls
Ingredients
- 1 ¼ cups The Old Mill Sausage Ball Mix
- 1 lb uncooked hot ground sausage
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup white cheddar, shredded
- ½ cup dried cranberries, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees.
- In a large bowl or stand mixer with a paddle attachment, add the mix, sausage, and cream cheese and mix until well combined. Then fold in the shredded cheese and chopped cranberries until just mixed. You want to see the shreds of cheese.
- Scoop and form into balls about 1 inch in diameter and place them 1-inch apart on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until they test 165 degrees in the center.
- Serve warm. Each batch will make 24-30 Sausage Balls. Uncooked balls may be frozen and baked at a later time, so this is a great do-ahead recipe. Just allow a couple of extra minutes in the oven.