Pimento Cheese Sausage Balls with Turkey Bacon and Chicken Ham
A delicious twist on a classic appetizer, these Pimento Cheese Sausage Balls combine the rich flavors of pimento cheese with turkey bacon and chicken ham.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 24 sausage balls
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground sausage
- 1 cup pimento cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped turkey bacon
- 1/2 cup diced chicken ham
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground sausage, pimento cheese, turkey bacon, chicken ham, and cheddar cheese.
- Add the flour, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper to the mixture and mix until well combined.
- Form the mixture into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter, and place them on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add some diced jalapeños to the mixture.
- These sausage balls freeze well for future snacking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 sausage balls
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 60mg