Jalapeño Popper Sausage Balls
 
Makes about 40
Ingredients
  • 1 pound pork sausage (mild or hot)
  • 2 cups all-purpose baking mix
  • 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1½ cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
  • ½ cup chopped cooked bacon (about 5 slices)
  • ½ cup finely chopped seeded jalapeño
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1½ teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • All-purpose flour, for dusting
  • Ranch dressing, jalapeño slices, and chopped fresh parsley, to serve
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 375°. Line 2 large baking sheets with foil.
  2. In a large bowl, stir together sausage, baking mix, cream cheese, Cheddar, bacon, chopped jalapeño, chili powder, garlic powder, cumin, and salt until well combined. Using a 2-tablespoon spring-loaded scoop, scoop mixture, and roll smooth with lightly floured hands. Place 1 inch apart on prepared pans.
  3. Bake until golden brown, 18 to 20 minutes. Serve with ranch dressing, jalapeño slices, and parsley.
Recipe by Taste of the South at https://tasteofthesouthmagazine.com/jalapeno-popper-sausage-balls/