Easy Keto Sausage Balls with Cream Cheese
Rich, savory, and melt-in-your-mouth low-carb sausage balls made with only six simple ingredients. A perfect keto-friendly snack or breakfast.
Ingredients
- 16 oz ground sausage high-quality ground beef or chicken sausage
- 4 oz cheddar cheese freshly grated from a block
- 4 oz cream cheese completely softened to room temperature
- 1/4 cup coconut flour acts as the low-carb binder
- 1 egg large
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground sausage, softened cream cheese, and freshly grated cheddar cheese.
- Add the egg, coconut flour, and salt to the bowl.
- Using your hands, mix the ingredients together until evenly distributed. Do not over-mix; stop once no visible streaks of cream cheese remain.
- Use a medium cookie scoop to portion the mixture. Roll between your palms into smooth balls and place on the prepared baking sheet about an inch apart.
- Bake for 15 minutes until the edges are golden brown and the cheese is bubbling.
- Let the sausage balls rest on the pan for 3 minutes to firm up before serving.
Notes
Serve warm with sugar-free ranch, spicy brown mustard, or hot sauce. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat in an air fryer at 350°F for 3 minutes for best results.