1. Preheat the oven
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or foil and lightly grease it.
2. Prepare the jalapeños
Finely dice the jalapeños. For a milder flavor, remove the seeds and membranes. Leave some seeds in if you want more heat.
3. Make the mixture
In a large bowl, combine the ground sausage, softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar, jalapeños, baking mix, green onions, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and smoked paprika.
4. Mix everything together
Use your hands or a sturdy spoon to mix until all the ingredients are evenly distributed and a cohesive mixture forms.
5. Shape the sausage balls
Scoop out about 1½ tablespoons of the mixture and roll it between your palms to form a ball. Place the balls on the prepared baking sheet, leaving a little space between each one.
6. Bake
Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the sausage balls are cooked through and beautifully golden brown on the outside.
7. Add extra cheese if desired
For an even cheesier finish, sprinkle a little extra cheddar over the sausage balls during the final 2–3 minutes of baking.
8. Rest and serve
Allow them to cool for about 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy warm with ranch dressing, jalapeño ranch, or your favorite dipping sauce.
These bite-sized sausage balls are crispy, cheesy, savory, and packed with jalapeño popper flavor in every bite! 🌶️🔥🧀
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