🥣 How to Make the Best Sausage Balls
These sausage balls come together in just 3 easy steps:
📝 Ingredients:
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1 lb ground pork breakfast sausage (at room temperature)
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2 cups biscuit/baking mix (like Bisquick)
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1 lb sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
🍽️ Instructions:
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Preheat and Prep:
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Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
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Mix & Roll:
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In a large bowl, mix together the sausage and biscuit mix until well combined.
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Fold in the shredded cheddar until evenly distributed.
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Roll the mixture into 1-inch balls and place them on the baking sheet, spacing about 1 inch apart.
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Bake:
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Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and the sausage is fully cooked.
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Let cool for 5 minutes, then serve warm with dipping sauces like ranch, honey mustard, or marinara.
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🌟 Endless Variations to Customize Your Sausage Balls
While the classic three-ingredient recipe is hard to beat, you can easily add your own twist:
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🌶️ Spicy: Add cayenne pepper, red pepper flakes, or use hot Italian sausage.
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🧀 Extra Cheesy: Try pepper jack, parmesan, or pimento cheese for a unique flavor.
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🧅 Savory: Mix in diced onions, garlic, or fresh herbs like rosemary or thyme.
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🌪️ Smoky: Use smoked sausage or add a touch of smoked paprika.
Get creative and experiment with your favorite ingredients – the possibilities are endless! 🎨
❄️ Make-Ahead Sausage Ball Prep
These sausage balls are ideal for prepping ahead of time:
🥶 To Freeze Unbaked Sausage Balls:
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Roll into balls and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
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Freeze until solid, then transfer to an airtight bag or container.
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Bake from frozen, adding a few extra minutes to the baking time.
🥡 To Freeze Baked Sausage Balls:
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Let the sausage balls cool completely.
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Freeze in an airtight container or bag.
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Reheat in a 350°F oven for 10-15 minutes until heated through.
🎈 Serving Suggestions
Sausage balls are perfect for:
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Breakfast or brunch with eggs, grits, and fresh fruit 🍳🥓
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Game day gatherings, holiday parties, or potlucks 🎉
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Snacking on the go or enjoying as a quick protein-packed treat 🏃
No matter how you serve them, these cheesy, crispy, savory sausage balls are guaranteed to be a new favorite. Whip up a batch today and watch them disappear in no time! 😍
