Sausage Balls Recipe
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Sausage Balls Recipe
Description
This Sausage Balls recipe blends raw breakfast sausage—whether pork, turkey, or chicken—with sharp cheddar cheese and self-rising flour, which acts as a binder and leavening agent. Seasoning with salt, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder is optional, allowing customization of flavor and heat.
The mixture is formed into tablespoon-sized balls and baked at a moderate temperature until golden brown and fully cooked. The result is a tender, savory bite combining the spiced meat and melted cheese with a slightly crisp outside.
Sausage balls are versatile for serving at breakfast buffets, parties, or casual snacking. Their size makes them easy to serve warm or at room temperature, and they can be paired with dips or sauces if desired.
Leftovers store well refrigerated for several days. Unbaked sausage balls can be frozen individually and baked fresh later after thawing overnight, maintaining texture and flavor integrity.
Ingredients
- 1 pound breakfast sausage pork, turkey, or chicken
- 1 pound cheddar cheese shredded, sharp
- 2 cups self-rising flour
- 1/4 /4 cup milk
Additional Seasonings (Optional)
- 1/2 /2 teaspoon kosher salt optional
- 1/4 /4 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
- 1/4 /4 teaspoon garlic powder optional
- 1/4 /4 teaspoon onion powder optional
Instructions
- Prep. Preheat oven to 350º F. Line baking sheet pans with parchment paper.
- Mix. Mix together all ingredients in a large bowl until just well-combined. Scoop mixture into tablespoon-sized balls with a scoop or using two spoons.
- Bake. Bake 20 minutes or until golden brown and cooked throughout.
Notes
- Store baked sausage balls in an airtight container for up to 4 days in the refrigerator.
- Unbaked sausage balls can be frozen on a parchment-lined baking sheet overnight, then transferred to a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months.
- When ready to bake frozen sausage balls, thaw overnight in the refrigerator before baking as directed to ensure even cooking.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 60Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 69 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 69kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 13mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 115mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 32mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 87IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 57mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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