Sausage Balls

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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.

Prep Time15

Cook Time20

Course: Appetizers

Cuisine: American

Keyword: holiday appetizers, sausage cheese balls

Servings:

Calories: 464kcal

Author: Milisa

Ingredients

1 pound pork sausage
3 cups sharp cheddar cheese shredded
2 cups all purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 tablespoon Seasoning Salt
¼ cup milk + more if mixture is dry

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°.
Add sausage, shredded cheese, flour, baking powder and seasoning salt to a large bowl.
Mix together with clean hands or a wooden spoon until well combined.
Add milk and mix until dough comes together.
Line a rimmed baking sheet with a wire baking rack.
Using a medium cookie scoop to make 1 1/2 inch balls.
Place on the wire rack with space in between.
Bake for 18- 20 minutes or until sausage balls reach 165° using a digital meat thermometer.
Serve warm or at room temperature with maple syrup, honey mustard or sweet bbq sauce.

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 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.

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