Pimiento cheese sausage balls: Easy, Indulgent Treat with Turkey Bacon
Pimiento cheese sausage balls are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer, perfect for parties or game day. They combine the creamy texture of pimiento cheese with the savory taste of sausage, all wrapped in turkey bacon for a healthier twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 24 sausage balls 1x
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound sausage
- 8 ounces pimiento cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup biscuit mix
- 1/2 cup diced green onions
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 8 slices turkey bacon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, combine sausage, pimiento cheese, cheddar cheese, biscuit mix, green onions, garlic powder, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Form the mixture into small balls and wrap each ball with a slice of turkey bacon, securing with a toothpick.
- Place the bacon-wrapped balls on a baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the bacon is crispy and the sausage is cooked through.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
- These can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator until ready to bake.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 sausage balls
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Pimiento Cheese, Sausage Balls, Turkey Bacon, Appetizer, Party Food