Spicy Sausage Balls.
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Sargento for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine.
I can’t believe that the year is almost over. The shorter days, the fact that’s it’s now dark by 5pm (sigh), the COLD temperatures and the sheer amount of appetizer recipes that are being searched for on the site all tell me this is true. It also tells me that it’s time to share a few more easy and effortless appetizers with y’all. Wouldn’t want you to not have options.
That would be a shame. Today we’re going way back to a family favorite. Sausage balls. Not just any regular sausage balls, oh no, SPICY sausage balls. Now IF you don’t happen to like spicy, you’re welcome to simply substitute a milder Italian sausage for the hot. We won’t hold it against you. Much.
You can’t have sausage balls without sausage and CHEESE. Today we’re using Sargento Shredded Cheese . Off the Block Sharp Cheddar Shredded Natural Cheddar Cheese (Fine Cut). Because the best meals include cheese, Amen? We chose Sargento’s Sharp Cheddar because it pairs beautifully with the HOT Italian sausauge and for it’s melt-a-bility (totally a word right?) factor!
Sargento Shredded Cheese is available in 30 versatile varieties, unique blends and distinct cuts, Sargento Shredded Natural Cheese is always cut from blocks of 100% real, natural cheese. Sargento Shredded Natural Cheese varieties range in size in package size from 5 to 8 ounces, and price varies by retailer.
For culinary inspiration, check out Sargento on Pinterest or visit www.sargento.com/Shredded for more information.
Have an original recipe that FEATURES cheese? Aren’t you in luck. Sargento is running a Facebook recipe contest and the winner will receive $2,000 toward kitchen supplies and ingredients for the perfect holiday meal. PLUS a year’s supply of Sargento Shredded Natural Cheese.
- Simply submit an original recipe and photo of a dish featuring a Sargento Shredded Natural Cheese variety, plus an explanation of why using real, fresh-tasting ingredients like Sargento Shredded Natural Cheese matters to them, to Sargento on Facebook
Baci!
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Angie says
These sausage balls look amazing!
Martha @ A Family Feast says
I think I could eat an entire plateful! Looks delicious!
Cookin Canuck says
Those look so good! I’m pretty sure I wouldn’t be able to stop snacking on these.
Lauren @ Healthy Delicious says
The whole dark at 5 thing is so depressing (and let’s not even talk about the cold and snow!). These sausage balls could totally cheer my up though!
(Also, I’m apparently a 10 year old boy and am totally snickering at “sausage balls”)
Bea says
Yes, please – it sounds like these are not only delicious but also quick and easy. Perfection for entertaining.
Heather // girlichef says
I love how simple these are to make, plus they sound super tasty. I bet they’re the hit of every party!
Brenda@Sugar-Free Mom says
I love Sargento shredded cheese! These look like the perfect appetizer!
Ashley @ Wishes & Dishes says
I made something like this last year and they were so good! Yours sound amazing – perfect holiday appetizer.
Ginny McMeans says
So simple and everyone in my family would love them!
Nikki @ NikSnacks says
I’ve been going around saying “Spicy Sausage Balls” in an effected voice all evening long. Now I’ll just have to break down and make these! Cheese makes everything better.
Kim (Feed Me, Seymour) says
I so want these on my Thanksgiving appetizer menu!
Angie | Big Bear's Wife says
I love almost everything about this time of year EXCEPT the fact that it’s dark before I even lock my office to head home! I know when it’s almost time to leave work because at 4:45 the sun starts going down and it starts getting dark out haha. Love these spicy sausage balls! I think I’ll have to make them this weekend!
Kirsten/ComfortablyDomestic says
Sausage balls are always the first appetizer to go at a party. Love the added kick in your recipe.
Nutmeg Nanny says
Sausage balls are the one holiday appetizer I love the most! So easy to make and totally delicious.
Karissa | Sweet as a Cookie says
I’ve been obsessed with spicy food lately so I am loving this recipe!
Meseidy says
This looks like the ultimate party appetizer!
Kellie @ The Suburban Soapbox says
Incredible! So easy, they will be making a debut on my holiday table this year!
Angela {Mind Over Batter} says
Cheese? I’m in there. I could probably eat an entire batch of these!