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Sausage Cheese Balls

This Sausage Cheese Balls recipe puts a delicious new spin on a classic appetizer. With Italian sausage, sharp white cheddar, gouda, and creamy pimento cheese, plus fresh red bell pepper and herbs, this hearty retro appetizer recipe is fresh and FUN! 

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 161 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • ¼ cup minced red bell pepper
  • ¼ cup minced yellow onion
  • 2 large cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup Bisquick "Original" baking mix
  • 4 ounces freshly shredded sharp white cheddar
  • 4 ounces freshly shredded gouda
  • 2 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh chives
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme
  • 16 ounces bulk mild Italian sausage
  • ⅓ cup Pimento Cheese

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
  2. In a small skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Then add the red bell pepper and onion and saute for 3 minutes or so, until just tender. Stir in the garlic and saute another 1-2 minutes, or until the vegetables are translucent and just beginning to brown. Remove from heat and set aside. 
  3. In a large mixing bowl, stir together the Bisquick, white cheddar, gouda, chives, parsley, and thyme. 
  4. Next crumble in the Italian sausage and add the pimento cheese and sauteed vegetables. 
  5. Use your hands to gently mix all the ingredients together until well combined, taking care to not compact the sausage. 
  6. Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions and roll them into 1-inch balls. I use a 1-tablespoon cookie scoop to make sure they’re all the same size. 
  7. Place the balls on the prepared baking sheet, leaving at least 1” between them. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the sausage and cheese balls are golden brown and cooked through (160°F on an instant read thermometer). 
  8. Drain the sausage cheese balls on a paper towel lined pan, briefly. Then transfer to a serving dish and serve with your favorite sauces - BBQ sauce, ranch dressing, honey mustard, sriracha mayo, garlic aioli, or sweet chili sauce are all great choices!

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 Calories 161kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 5g (2%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Polyunsaturated Fat 7g Cholesterol 28mg (9%) Sodium 319mg (13%) Sugar 1g (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 161

% Daily Value*

Serving 1
Calories 161kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 5g 2%
Protein 7g 14%
Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7g 41%
Cholesterol 28mg 9%
Sodium 319mg 13%
Sugar 1g 2%

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