Sausage Cheese Balls
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Sausage Cheese Balls
Description
This Sausage Cheese Balls recipe starts with combining pork sausage, a baking mix such as Bisquick, shredded cheddar cheese, grated onion, garlic powder, milk, and black pepper to form a well-mixed dough. The mixture can be hand-stirred or blended efficiently using a stand mixer with a paddle attachment. The dough is then rolled into one-inch balls and arranged on a rimmed baking sheet coated with cooking spray to catch drippings and aid cleanup.
The balls bake in a 375°F oven for 20 to 25 minutes until they develop a browned exterior, sealing in moisture and allowing the cheese to melt inside. A sprinkle of chopped parsley over the baked balls offers color and mild herbal brightness to complement the savory flavor. The combination yields small, flavorful snacks with a balanced texture of tender interior and crisp edges.
Sausage Cheese Balls work well as appetizers, finger foods at gatherings, or savory snacks throughout the day. Their size and rich cheese content make them satisfying in small quantities and easy to serve. Using a rimmed baking sheet prevents grease from pooling in the oven.
For best results, ensure the sausage is fully thawed and mixed thoroughly before baking. Using a stand mixer simplifies mixing, but hand mixing is sufficient. Use a rimmed sheet pan to keep drippings contained. They bake evenly and should brown nicely on the outside without burning.
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
- 1/3 cup onion grated
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- parsley optional garnish, chopped
- cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Coat a rimmed sheet pan with cooking spray.
- Place the sausage, baking mix, cheese, onion, garlic powder, 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 if desired and serve.
Notes
- Pork breakfast sausage typically comes in roll form near the bacon section at grocery stores.
- You can mix ingredients by hand or use a stand mixer with a paddle attachment for easier preparation.
- Use a rimmed baking sheet to catch any grease that drips during baking, preventing oven messes.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
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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