Sausage Balls
on Aug 28, 2022
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These savory Sausage Balls come together with just 5 ingredients. They have a delicious cheesy flavor that pairs well with the pork sausage.
Serve these tasty sausage balls as an appetizer over the holidays! Your guests will love them.
Ingredients You’ll Need
- ground pork sausage
- biscuit baking mix
- sharp cheddar cheese
- freeze-dried chives (optional)
- milk (optional)
(Note: Full recipe is at the bottom of the post)
What Type of Pork Sausage is the Best for This Recipe?
Use raw ground pork sausage for the best result. You can use Italian pork sausage, breakfast sausage, spicy pork sausage or any other favorite pork sausages.
How to Make Sausage Balls
- In a large bowl, combine the ground sausage, biscuit baking mix and shredded cheese.
- Form into 24 golf ball-sized balls and place on baking sheets.
- Bake at 350°F for 20 to 25 minutes or until the sausages are golden brown and cooked through entirely. Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce!
Tips and Tricks
- Add a hint of spice with a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- Choose your favorite type of sausage to make these sausage balls. Hot or sweet Italian or honey garlic are good options.
- These sausage balls can be made up to 2 days in advance. Transfer them to an airtight container and store them in the fridge. When ready to serve, reheat in the microwave.
- Use any kind of freshly grated sharp cheese for the best flavor.
- If you’re serving a crowd, keep the sausage balls in a crock pot on a warm setting until it’s time to serve.
How Do I Know When Sausage Balls are Done Cooking?
Use an instant-read thermometer to check for doneness. The sausage balls are done when they reach an internal temperature of 160°F.
How to Prevent Sausage Balls from Becoming Dry
These sausage balls can become dry when the ratio between Biquick and sausage is off. Measure the ingredients properly and avoid adding too much Bisquick baking mix.
How To Serve Sausage Balls
These sausage balls are delicious when served warm. They’re great on their own or you can prepare them with a dipping sauce.
How To Store Sausage Balls
Cool the sausage balls to room temperature and transfer them to an airtight container. They can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
How To Freeze Sausage Balls
Place the cooled sausage balls on a baking sheet and freeze overnight. Transfer to a freezer-safe container and store in the freezer for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating.
How To Reheat Sausage Balls
These sausage balls can be reheated in the oven or microwave. Place in a baking dish, cover loosely with foil and reheat in a 350°F oven until warmed through. To reheat in the microwave, place on a microwave-safe plate, cover, and heat until warmed through.
Sausage Balls Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground pork sausage
- 2 cups biscuit baking mix
- 1 pound sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 tablespoon freeze-dried chives, optional
- 1/4 cup milk, optional
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- In a large bowl, combine the ground sausage, biscuit baking mix and shredded cheese.
- Form into 24 golf ball-sized balls and place on baking sheets.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until the sausages are golden brown and cooked through entirely. Use an instant-read thermometer to check for doneness. The sausage balls are done when they reach an internal temperature of 160°F.
- Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce!
Nutrition information provided is an estimate only and will vary based on ingredient brands and cooking methods used.
