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Sausage Balls

Cultural Context

Sausage balls originated in the Southern United States, often served at parties and gatherings. These bite-sized delights combine savory sausage with cheese and a biscuit-like texture, making them a favorite for game days and holiday celebrations. Today, variations abound, with different types of cheese and spices, reflecting regional tastes and preferences.

AmericanUSappetizer
30 min
easy
12 servings
Servings4
1 lb ground pork sausage
1 lb sharp cheddar cheese
2 cups biscuit baking mix

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheese lowers calories while processed cheese is often less expensive.

bisquick mix

🥗Healthier: homemade biscuit mix

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour + baking powder

Homemade options can be healthier and cheaper.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories, while water is cost-effective.

sausage

🥗Healthier: turkey sausage

💰Cheaper: pork sausage

Turkey sausage reduces fat content, while pork sausage is often cheaper.

1

Bring 1 lb of ground pork sausage to room temperature.

2

Shred 1 lb of sharp cheddar cheese and set it aside.

3

Preheat the oven to 350°F.

4

Put the sausage in a large bowl and add 2 cups of biscuit baking mix.

5

Stir the mixture until it's combined well, using your hands if necessary.

6

Mix in 1 lb of shredded cheddar cheese using your hands.

7

Form the mixture into walnut-sized balls.

8

Place the balls on a baking sheet.

9

Bake the sausage balls for 20 to 25 minutes or until they're golden brown and cooked through.

10

Once cooked and cooled, freeze the sausage balls for later use.

11

To reheat, pop them in a 350°F oven for 10 minutes.

Cooking Techniques

mixingbaking

Equipment Needed

large bowlbaking sheet

Spice Level:

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Allergens

dairygluten

Also Known As

Sausage Cheese BallsCheddar Sausage Balls

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