Cheesy Sausage Balls

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Yield: 30 sausage balls

Cheesy Sausage Balls are savory bite-sized appetizers made with ground sausage, cheddar cheese, and biscuit mix—perfect for parties, game day, or a quick snack.

Ingredients

Scale: 1x

• 1 lb ground pork sausage
• 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 1½ cups biscuit baking mix (such as Bisquick)
• ¼ cup milk
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp onion powder
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• Chopped parsley (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
2. In a large bowl, combine sausage, cheddar cheese, biscuit mix, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper.
3. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated. You may need to use your hands for best results.
4. Roll the mixture into 1-inch balls and arrange them on the prepared baking sheet.
5. Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
6. Let cool slightly before serving. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.

Notes

• Make Ahead: Prepare sausage balls in advance and refrigerate or freeze before baking.
• Spice It Up: Use hot or spicy sausage for extra flavor.
• Serving Ideas: Great with honey mustard, ranch dressing, or marinara sauce.
• Pro Tip: Use finely shredded cheese to help the mixture bind better.

Cheesy Sausage Balls

• Author: baking
• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 25 minutes
• Total Time: 40 minutes
• Yield: 30 sausage balls 1x

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Description

Cheesy Sausage Balls are savory bite-sized appetizers made with ground sausage, cheddar cheese, and biscuit mix—perfect for parties, game day, or a quick snack.

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Ingredients

Scale 1x2x3x

• 1 lb ground pork sausage

• 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese

• 1½ cups biscuit baking mix (such as Bisquick)

• ¼ cup milk

• ½ tsp garlic powder

• ½ tsp onion powder

• ¼ tsp black pepper

• Chopped parsley (optional, for garnish)

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Instructions

• Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.

• In a large bowl, combine sausage, cheddar cheese, biscuit mix, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper.

• Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated. You may need to use your hands for best results.

• Roll the mixture into 1-inch balls and arrange them on the prepared baking sheet.

• Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.

 

• Let cool slightly before serving. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.

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Notes

• Make Ahead: Prepare sausage balls in advance and refrigerate or freeze before baking.

• Spice It Up: Use hot or spicy sausage for extra flavor.

• Serving Ideas: Great with honey mustard, ranch dressing, or marinara sauce.

 

• Pro Tip: Use finely shredded cheese to help the mixture bind better.