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Schwanny Balls

Spicy pork sausage balls mixed with cream cheese, sharp cheddar and Bisquick, baked until cooked through and served with a honey-mustard dip.

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Ingredients

  • 2 lb spicy pork sausage, ground and room temperature
  • 2 cream cheese, 8 oz blocks, room temperature
  • 4 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 2.5 cups Bisquick
  • 4 stalks scallions, finely chopped, optional
  • 1 tsp garlic powder, optional
  • 1/4 cup grainy or Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup mayo

Steps

1Make the sausage balls

  1. Preheat the oven to 400F.
  2. Add 2 lb spicy pork sausage, ground and at room temperature, to the bowl of a stand mixer.
  3. Add 2 8-oz blocks cream cheese, at room temperature.
  4. Add 4 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded.
  5. Add 2.5 cups Bisquick.
  6. Add 4 stalks scallions, finely chopped.
  7. Add 1 tsp garlic powder.
  8. Beat the mixture on low speed for 1 minute.
  9. Turn the speed up and beat for another 1-2 minutes, until all the ingredients are combined and the mixture is pretty smooth.
  10. Scoop out 1 inch balls.
  11. Roll each ball around in your hand to smooth it out.
  12. Place the uncooked sausage balls on a lined baking sheet.
  13. Bake for 20 minutes, turning the tray halfway, until the sausage is cooked through.

2Make the dipping sauce

  1. Add 1/4 cup grainy or Dijon mustard to a small bowl.
  2. Add 1/4 cup honey.
  3. Add 1/4 cup mayo.
  4. Stir to combine.

3Finish and serve

  1. Remove from the oven and place on a serving platter.
  2. Serve with the desired dipping sauce.