If you love easy low carb snacks that double as party appetizers, family-friendly bites, or quick meal-prep items, these Cream Cheese Sausage Balls (Keto!) are going to become a regular in your kitchen. They taste just like classic sausage balls made with biscuit mix, rich, savory, cheesy, and irresistible, but without all the carbs. The texture is spot on: tender on the inside, nicely browned on the outside, and full of flavor in every bite.
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Thanks to cream cheese, cheddar cheese, and almond flour, these sausage balls stay moist and flavorful, never dry or crumbly. Best of all, they’re simple to make: mix, scoop, bake, and serve. Whether you’re preparing them for game day, holiday gatherings, or a quick protein-packed snack, these sausage balls are reliable crowd-pleasers.
Why You’ll Love These Keto Sausage Balls
These Cream Cheese Sausage Balls check all the boxes:
✔ Super Simple
You only need one bowl and a handful of ingredients to mix everything together.
✔ Keto & Low Carb
Each sausage ball has just 1 net carb, making them perfect for keto, low carb, and gluten-free diets.
✔ Family Approved
Even non-keto eaters won’t know the difference, these taste just like traditional sausage balls.
✔ Versatile
Serve them hot, warm, room temperature, or cold. Every version tastes great.
✔ Perfect for Parties or Meal Prep
They keep well in the fridge and reheat beautifully, making them ideal for prepping ahead.
Ingredients You’ll Need
For the Sausage Balls
- Breakfast sausage: Use regular or spicy depending on your preference.
- Cream cheese: Softened cream cheese makes the mixture creamy and easy to bind.
- Shredded cheddar cheese: Sharp cheddar gives the best melt and flavor.
- Egg: Helps bind the mixture.
- Almond flour: Low carb replacement for biscuit mix.
- Dried minced onion: Adds savory flavor without carbs.
- Baking powder: Helps lift the mixture slightly as it bakes.
- Salt: Just a pinch to enhance flavor.
For the Dip
- Mayonnaise
- Sour cream
- Stone-ground mustard
- Dill
This homemade mustard dip pairs perfectly with the richness of the sausage balls, it’s tangy, creamy, and refreshing.
How to Make Cream Cheese Sausage Balls
1. Mix the Ingredients
Add sausage, cream cheese, cheddar, egg, almond flour, dried onion, baking powder, and salt to a mixing bowl.
Use a spoon or your hands to mix until completely combined.
2. Scoop into Balls
Use a medium cookie scoop to create evenly sized sausage balls.
Roll them between your palms to smooth them out and place onto a greased baking sheet.
3. Bake
Bake at 350°F for about 25 minutes, or until the sausage balls are golden brown and fully cooked through.
4. Make the Dip
Whisk mayo, sour cream, mustard, and dill in a small bowl.
Serve alongside the sausage balls.
Tips for Success
- Use softened cream cheese so it blends easily.
- A cookie scoop ensures even cooking and perfect portion sizes.
- Choose quality sausage, mild, spicy, or sage-flavored all work great.
- Don’t overbake or they may dry out.
- Customize the dip by adjusting mustard or adding lemon juice.
How to Serve Sausage Balls
These keto sausage balls fit nearly any occasion:
- As a party appetizer
- Meal prep protein bites
- Breakfast on the go
- Lunchbox additions
- Game day snacks
- Holiday platters
Serve with:
✔ Ranch
✔ Mustard dip
✔ Keto BBQ sauce
✔ Hot sauce
Nutrition (Per Serving , 4 sausage balls)
| Nutrient | Amount |
| Calories | 457 |
| Fat | 40g |
| Protein | 21g |
| Carbs | 6g |
| Fiber | 2g |
| Net Carbs | 4g |