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Bacon Wrapped Sausage Balls

If you're a bacon or sausage fanatic, this recipe is for you! You'll get the best of both in this recipe for Bacon Wrapped Sausage Balls with Peach and Dijon dipping sauce!

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 15 servings
Calories: 140 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup butter
  • ½ cup water
  • 1 ½ cups herb-seasoned stuffing Pepperidge Farms recommended
  • 1 egg lightly beaten
  • ⅓ pound mild pan sausage
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 ½ teaspoons dried parsley flakes
  • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
  • ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 10 lices Bacon
  • ⅓ cup peach preserves
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

Instructions

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  1. In a small saucepan over medium-high heat, melt the butter in the water. Combine the melted butter and water with the herb-seasoned stuffing in a large bowl.
  2. Add the egg, sausage, red pepper, oregano, parsley, onion powder, and Parmesan cheese. Stir until thoroughly and evenly combined.
  3. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least one hour and up to 8 hours.
  4. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
  5. Shape the sausage-stuffing mixture into 30 small balls. Cut the bacon slices crosswise into thirds, creating 30 pieces. Wrap each sausage ball with a piece of bacon.
  6. Place the prepared sausage balls on a rack set in a baking sheet. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes turning once halfway through the baking time.
  7. Remove from the oven and let stand while making the dipping sauce.
  8. Combine the peach preserves and Dijon mustard in a small saucepan or skillet. Cook over low heat just until the preserves are melted and warmed through. Serve alongside the warm sausage balls.

Notes

  • Storage and Freezing
  • You can substitute apricot or pineapple preserves for the peach preserves in the sauce.
  • I've used mild sausage and a small amount of red pepper flakes in this recipe. If you want to up the spiciness, use medium or hot sausage or increase the red pepper flakes.
  • If serving for a party, the sausage balls should be safe at room temperature for at least three hours. Store leftovers in a sealed container in the fridge for up to four days. Seal and freeze for up to three months.
  • To make in advance -- you can either (1) cook the sausage balls, cool them completely, and store or freeze, or (2) prepare the sausage balls up to the point of baking, freeze, and thaw when ready to cook.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 Calories 140kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 7g (2%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 5g Cholesterol 36mg (12%) Sodium 307mg (13%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 4g (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 15servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 140

% Daily Value*

Serving 1
Calories 140kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 7g 2%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5g 29%
Cholesterol 36mg 12%
Sodium 307mg 13%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 4g 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.