Sausage Balls
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Sausage Balls
Description
This recipe mixes ground pork sausage with all-purpose baking mix, shredded cheddar cheese, finely grated onion, minced garlic, milk, black pepper, and parsley. The ingredients bind together to form a dense yet tender mixture that is rolled into 1-inch balls. Baking at 375°F for 20-25 minutes results in sausage balls browned on the outside with melted cheese inside. Parsley is sprinkled on top after baking to add a fresh note.
These sausage balls are commonly served warm as appetizers or snacks, often accompanied by a dipping sauce of your choice. Their compact size makes them easy to serve at gatherings or for casual meals. Using freshly shredded cheddar cheese rather than pre-shredded improves melting quality and texture.
Using uniform size when rolling ensures even cooking and consistent texture throughout each ball. The recipe suggests using rolls of bulk pork sausage such as Jimmy Dean, which are available in most grocery stores.
Ingredients
- 2 ounce rolls pork sausage such as Jimmy Dean
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose baking mix such as Bisquick
- 4 cups cheddar cheese shredded
- 1/4 cup onion finely grated
- 1 teaspoon garlic minced
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon parsley chopped
- cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Coat a rimmed sheet pan with cooking spray.
- Place the sausage, baking mix, cheese, onion, garlic, milk and black pepper in a bowl; stir until thoroughly combined. A stand mixers works great for this!
- Roll the meat mixture into 1 inch balls and place on the baking sheet. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until browned. Sprinkle with parsley then serve immediately with a dipping sauce of your choice.
Notes
- Roll sausage balls uniformly to ensure even cooking across all pieces.
- Grate your own cheddar cheese instead of pre-shredded to improve melting and texture.
- Use bulk pork sausage rolls like Jimmy Dean, found in most grocery stores' breakfast meat sections.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 36balls
Amount Per Serving
Calories 149 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 149kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 31mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 302mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 86mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 145IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 104mg | 10% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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