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Jalapeno Cranberry Sausage Balls

Fall is here and it’s time for fall flavors! These sweet and spicy Jalapeno Cranberry Sausage Balls are the perfect appetizer for any fall dinner parties or causal get togethers.
Course Appetizer
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 36 sausage balls
Author Heather H. of Kitchen Concoctions

Ingredients

  • 1 pound lean pork or turkey sausage
  • 1 8.5-ounce package cornbread mix
  • 1 cup grated white cheddar cheese
  • 1 small onion grated
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 2 large jalapenos stemmed, seeded and finely chopped
  • 2/3 cup Craisins® Dried Cranberries
  • ¼ teaspoon each kosher salt and black pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, mix together all ingredients, mixing until well combined.
  3. Using a 1-inch cookie scoop, portion sausage ball mixture into approximately 36 (1-inch) balls; rolling balls between the palms of both hands as needed to form a uniform shape.
  4. Bake sausage balls in preheated 350 degrees F oven for 25-28 minutes or until cooked through.
  5. Serve warm, room temperature or chilled with toothpicks and garnished with green onions or parsley, if desired.