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Sausage Balls

Classic sausage balls are cheesy, savory bites made with breakfast sausage, biscuit mix, and shredded cheddar, perfect for holiday spreads and gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 pieces
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American, Southern
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound breakfast sausage Choose your favorite brand for savory flavor.
  • 2 cups biscuit mix Self-rising mixes work well. Substitute with gluten-free biscuit mix for a GF version.
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese For different flavors, use sharp cheddar or a blend.
  • 1/4 cup milk Whole or skim milk can be used.
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder Enhances overall richness.
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder Boosts savory taste.
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper Adds a subtle kick.
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt Essential for enhancing flavor; reduce if your sausage is very salty.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment or lightly grease it.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the raw sausage and milk. Break the sausage up and mix until partly combined.
  3. Add the biscuit mix, shredded cheddar, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and salt. Gently fold everything together until just combined.
  4. Use a tablespoon or small cookie scoop to portion out the mixture and roll into roughly 1-inch balls.
  5. Place the balls about 1 inch apart on the prepared baking sheet.
  6. Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through, ensuring pork sausage reaches an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C).
  7. Remove from oven and let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a serving plate.

Notes

For lower fat, swap in ground turkey sausage and reduce cheese slightly. If mixture is too sticky, chill for 15–20 minutes.