Sausage Balls

Sausage balls are an easy-to-make, poppable, snackable, loveable recipe. Just mix, roll, and bake these easy sausage balls for the best savory bite.

• Flavor: Sharp cheddar melts right into the sausage, creating rich, savory bites that stay soft and satisfying.
• Swaps: Works with mild, spicy, breakfast sausage, or even Italian sausage.
• Time Saving Tip: No pre-cooking needed here. Just mix, roll, and chill until you are ready to pop them in the oven.
• Serving: These are perfect for parties, potlucks, game days, and brunch boards with a side of for dipping.
• Freezing: These can be frozen either before or after baking and reheat perfectly without drying out. I like keeping a batch in the freezer so I always have an easy appetizer ready when company pops by.

Ingredient Notes

• Biscuit Mix: If you don’t have boxed Bisquick, a homemade biscuit mix works just as well.
• Sharp Cheddar: Shred it yourself so it melts smoothly. Swap the cheddar for Monterey Jack, pepper jack, or a Mexican blend.
• Ground Pork Sausage: To keep the mixture moist, use regular-fat sausage and avoid lean blends.
• Milk: Add just a little milk if the mixture seems dry, it helps everything come together. A small splash is plenty, don’t use too much!

How to Make Sausage Balls

1. Mix biscuit mix, cheese, and sausage until combined.
2. Add a splash of milk if needed.
3. Roll into balls and bake until golden (full recipe below).

Prep Ahead & Storage

• Place uncooked sausage balls on a baking tray and cover with plastic wrap for up to 2 days or store in the freezer for up to 2 months.
• If baking from frozen, add an additional 8 minutes to the cooking time.
• Refrigerate in an airtight container lined with a paper towel for up to 4 days.

Holly’s Best Tips

• Shred the cheese fresh so the mixture binds easier.
• If the mixture is dry and crumbly, add milk 1 tablespoon at a time.
• Use parchment paper for easier cleanup.
• To prep ahead, just mix and roll for up to 24 hours before baking.

Perfect Party Bites

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Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes minutes

Total Time 30 minutes minutes

• Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.

• In a medium bowl, combine biscuit mix, cheese, and ground sausage. Mix thoroughly until the mixture holds together, adding up to ¼ cup of milk as needed.

• Using a small cookie scoop or spoon, scoop 1 tablespoon of sausage and roll it into a ball. Place on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with remaining sausage mixture.

• Bake the sausage balls for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.

• If you don’t have biscuit mix, combine 2 cups flour, 1 tablespoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon salt, and ⅓ cup shortening. Pulse the mixture in a food processor until shortening is incorporated.
• Do not use lean sausage for this recipe.

Calories: 89 | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 186mg | Potassium: 41mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 104IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 78mg | Iron: 0.3mg

Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.

Course Appetizer, Breakfast, Party Food, Pork, Snack
Cuisine American

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