Sausage Balls

Sausage Balls are a classic appetizer for holiday parties and they are so easy to make. This recipe is made without Bisquick for a quick and easy bite that everyone loves.

Sausage Balls have been around for forever and it’s one of the easiest appetizer recipes you can make. They are made with pork sausage, cheese and seasoned flour and then baked in the oven. Dip them in pure maple syrup, bbq sauce or my personal favorite honey mustard!

Ingredients Needed for Sausage Balls without Bisquick

• Pork Sausage: I am using our homemade breakfast sausage, use your favorite kind of sausage.
• Sharp Cheddar Cheese: Get a block of cheddar and shred it yourself, it saves money and there’s no additives that you get with pre-shredded cheese. Substitute pepper jack or colby if that’s what you have on hand.
• All Purpose Flour
• Baking Powder
• Seasoning Salt: I am using our Out Grilling SPG Seasoning, Lawry’s is also a great option.
• Milk
• Maple Syrup, BBQ Sauce, Ranch Dressing or Honey Mustard for dipping.

How to Make Sausage Balls Recipe

1. Add sausage, shredded cheese, flour, baking powder and seasoning salt to a large bowl.
2. Mix together with clean hands or a wooden spoon until well combined.
3. Add milk and mix until dough comes together.
4. Line a rimmed baking sheet with a wire baking rack.
5. Using a medium cookie scoop to make 1 1/2 inch balls.

6. Place on the wire rack with space in between.
7. Bake for 18- 20 minutes or until sausage balls reach 165° using a digital meat thermometer.

6. Serve warm or at room temperature with maple syrup, honey mustard or sweet bbq sauce.

Recipe Notes

• Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
• Reheat: Place sausage balls on a cookie sheet and bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes.
• Make Ahead: Make the sausage balls up to baking and refrigerate in an airtight container or ziploc baggie up to 24 hours. Bake according to directions.
• Freeze Sausage Balls: Place uncooked sausage balls on a parchment paper lined baking sheet and freeze for 4 hours. Remove sausage balls to a freezer bag and freeze up to 3 months. Bake from frozen for 30 minutes.
• Spicy Sausage Cheese Balls: Use hot sausage or add in 1/2 cup diced jalapenos or cayenne pepper to the sausage mixture.
• Bake with Bisquick: If you have Bisquick on hand, use the flour measurement and skip the baking powder. Go ahead and add the seasoning salt or add 2 teaspoons garlic powder and 1 teaspoon black pepper.

This Sausage Cheese Balls recipe is full of delicious flavor and can be served for any holiday brunch or a delicious addition to any appetizer spread.

More Tasty Appetizers You Will Love

• Jalapeno Cheese Spread is our newest appetizer obsession! A creamy cheese spread that is the perfect balance of sweet and tangy, filled with candied jalapenos.
• Cocktail Meatballs are made with Italian sausage and onions and can be baked or grilled. A great bite-sized appetizer that is full of protein.
• Bacon Wrapped Water Chestnuts is the one appetizer my kids can’t live without. Crispy bacon wrapped around a crunchy water chestnut and coated with sweet stick bbq sauce.

Add these delicious Sausage Balls and your favorite dipping sauce to your next holiday party or gathering with friends and family for a show-stopping appetizer.

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