Description
This classic recipe for Sausage Balls features a savory blend of bulk pork sausage, Bisquick baking mix, and sharp cheddar cheese, baked to golden perfection. Perfect as an appetizer or snack for gatherings, these bite-sized treats are easy to make and packed with flavor.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 pound bulk pork sausage, room temperature
- 2 cups Bisquick baking mix
- 1 pound shredded cheddar cheese, cold
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a large, rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, add the room-temperature sausage and Bisquick baking mix. Use your hands to mix them until mostly combined. Then, add half of the shredded cheddar cheese and knead it into the mixture. Add the remaining cheese and continue kneading until the mixture forms a cohesive dough.
- Form Sausage Balls: Roll the mixture into walnut-sized balls, spacing them about one inch apart on the prepared baking sheet to allow even cooking.
- Bake: Bake the sausage balls in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until they are browned on the bottom and fully cooked through.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the sausage balls from the oven and allow them to cool slightly before serving as an appetizer or snack.
Notes
- You can substitute sharp cheddar cheese with any other flavorful cheese like Colby Jack or Monterey Jack for a different taste.
- For a spicier version, add some crushed red pepper flakes or chopped jalapeños to the mixture.
- Ensure the sausage is at room temperature to help the ingredients mix more evenly.
- These sausage balls can be prepared ahead of time and frozen before baking; just add a few extra minutes to the baking time if baking from frozen.
- Use parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to avoid sticking and make cleanup easier.
