Ingredients
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- 1 lb. turkey sausage or chicken sausage: Choose your favorite type to suit your dietary preferences.
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- 8 oz. cream cheese, softened: The key to a creamy texture that melds the flavors together.
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- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar or your choice): Adds a melty, cheesy goodness.
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- 1.5 cups almond flour or gluten-free flour: Perfect for those following a gluten-free diet.
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- 1 tsp garlic powder: Enhances the savory flavor.
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- 1 tsp onion powder: Adds a hint of sweetness and depth.
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- 1/2 tsp salt: Balances the flavors.
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- 1/2 tsp pepper: Provides a slight kick.
Instructions
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- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
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- In a large bowl, mix the turkey sausage and cream cheese until they are well combined. This step ensures that the cream cheese is evenly distributed throughout the sausage.
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- Add the shredded cheese, almond flour, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper to the sausage mixture. Mix well until all ingredients are fully incorporated.
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- Using your hands, form the mixture into small balls about 1 inch in size. This size is perfect for bite-sized snacks. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
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- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the sausage balls are golden brown and cooked through.
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- Once baked, let them cool for a few minutes before serving. This cooling time allows the sausage balls to firm up slightly, making them easier to handle.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: one normal portion
- Calories: 80
- Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g