Instructions:

Preheat your oven to 350°F (or 400°F for a quicker bake). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.

In a large mixing bowl, combine the hot pork sausage and softened cream cheese. Use an electric mixer with a dough hook or a hand mixer to blend the ingredients until well combined.

Gradually add in the Bisquick and shredded cheddar cheese, mixing until a dough forms. If you're adding any optional ingredients like chopped chives or red pepper flakes, do so at this stage.

Using a cookie scoop or your hands, form the mixture into 1-inch balls and place them evenly on the prepared baking sheet. Make sure to leave enough space between each ball to allow for even baking.

Chill the formed sausage balls in the refrigerator for about 10 minutes to prevent spreading during baking.

Bake in the preheated oven for 18 to 30 minutes, or until the sausage balls are golden brown and cooked through.

Once done, remove from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm, optionally garnished with parsley or chopped chives.

For best results, make sure to use quality ingredients and consider experimenting with different sausage and cheese combinations to find your favorite flavor profile.

You can also freeze the uncooked sausage balls for later use; just flash freeze them on a baking tray before transferring to a freezer-safe bag. When you're ready to cook them, bake straight from the freezer, adding a couple of extra minutes to the cooking time. Enjoy your creamy, cheesy, and savory sausage balls!