Description
Easy, cheesy, and crowd-pleasing, these Iowa Party Bites are a go-to appetizer inspired by comforting Midwestern flavors. Perfect for game days, potlucks, and casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground pork sausage
- 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup baking mix
- 2 tbsp cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine sausage, cheddar cheese, baking mix, cream cheese, garlic powder, and black pepper.
- Mix until fully combined, then roll into 1-inch balls and place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Swap cheddar for pepper jack for added heat. Add green onions for extra flavor. Serve with mustard or ranch. Use turkey sausage or gluten-free baking mix for dietary needs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 bites
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: party bites, sausage balls, appetizer, Iowa recipe, easy snack