Description
These smoky, cheesy sausage balls are packed with flavor and topped with jalapeños for a spicy kick. Served with a tangy honey mustard dipping sauce, they’re the ultimate appetizer for parties, brunch, or game-day gatherings. Simple to prepare and bursting with bold flavors, they’re a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb bulk breakfast sausage
- 4 oz cream cheese (cubed)
- 8 oz pepper jack cheese (shredded)
- 2 cups Bisquick baking mix
- ½ cup pickled jalapeño slices
For the Honey Mustard Sauce:
- ¼ cup mustard
- 2 tbsp honey
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine sausage, cream cheese, shredded cheese, and Bisquick. Mix thoroughly.
- Form the mixture into 2-inch balls and top with jalapeño slices.
- Preheat your smoker or grill to 250°F. Add wood chips for smoking.
- Smoke sausage balls for 25 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 155°F.
- Mix honey and mustard to create the dipping sauce. Serve sausage balls warm with the sauce.
Notes
- Swap pepper jack cheese for cheddar or Monterey Jack if preferred.
- Use fresh jalapeños for a sharper heat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Smoking
- Cuisine: American