Sausage Balls are an adorable, easy-to-make, poppable recipe.
Pork sausage, biscuit mix, cheddar cheese, and milk are mixed together then baked to golden perfection.
- it’s super easy recipe: 3 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Cheesy Bisquick sausage balls can be made and frozen, or baked, then chilled and frozen for easy entertaining.
- Mix and match cheeses and add spicy seasonings to create a new recipe every time.
Ingredients for sausage balls
Sausage: You can use breakfast sausage or mild or spicy Italian sausage. This recipe also works with turkey sausage.
Cookie mix: Bisquick is ready, but a commercial brand baking mix works too. If you don’t have any, make a homemade cookie mix recipe!
Cheese: I love using sharp cheddar cheese because it has so much flavor. Grind your own or use pre-shredded to make it faster.
Variations
- Swap out the cheddar for Monterey Jack, pepper jack, or a Mexican blend.
- Add diced jalapenos or a pinch of cayenne pepper for some heat.
- Use ground chicken or turkey instead.
How to make sausage balls
- Combine cracker mix, cheese, and ground sausage in a bowl. (recipe below).
- Shape into balls and place on a rimmed baking sheet.
- Bake until golden.
Advance Preparation and Storage
- Place the raw sausage balls on a baking sheet 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.
- Leftover sausage balls can be stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 5 days or frozen for up to 4 months.
Delicious dipping sauces
Every great appetizer needs a great dipping sauce! Serve these sausage balls with any of the following:
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Sausage Balls
These sausage balls have a savory, cheesy flavor and the perfect bite-sized shape!
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Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
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In a medium bowl, combine cracker mix, cheese, and ground sausage. Mix well until mixture holds together, adding up to ¼ cup milk as needed.
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Using a spoon or cookie scoop, scoop out 1 tablespoon sausage and shape into a ball. Place on the prepared baking sheet.
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Bake the sausage balls for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
Do not use lean sausages for this recipe.
Calories: 113 | Carbohydrates: 3gram | Protein: 5gram | Fat: 8gram | Saturated fats: 4gram | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 220mg | Potassium: 45mg | Vitamin A: 150UI | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 112mg | Iron: 0.3mg
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary depending on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
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