Cheddar Bay Jalapeño Popper Sausage Balls

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheddar

💰Cheaper: colby jack

Colby jack offers similar flavor at a lower cost

Start by softening the cream cheese and slicing it into smaller pieces for easier mixing.

Add the hot sausage to the bowl, squeezing it in from the package.

Open the Cheddar Bay biscuit mix and add the entire contents to the bowl, including the seasoning packet.

Drain the can of Rotel tomatoes and add just the tomatoes and diced chilies to the mixture.

Core and dice the jalapeño, adding it to the bowl.

Grate the sharp cheddar cheese to get about 1 cup and add it to the mixture.

Mix all ingredients together using your hands until well combined.

Form tablespoon-sized balls from the mixture and place them on a metal rack.

Sprinkle with additional seasoning before placing in the smoker.

Place the rack in the smoker and cook until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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