Description
The ultimate Southern appetizer—savory, cheesy, tender sausage balls that deliver irresistible flavor in every bite-sized piece.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb breakfast sausage (room temperature)
- 3 cups sharp cheddar cheese (freshly shredded)
- 3 cups Bisquick or all-purpose baking mix
- 8 oz cream cheese (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 green onions, finely chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Combine sausage, shredded cheese, and Bisquick in a large bowl until just incorporated. Add cream cheese first if using.
- Roll mixture into 1-inch balls using a tablespoon or cookie scoop.
- Place balls on baking sheet, spacing 1 inch apart, and bake 18–20 minutes until golden brown.
- Let rest 5 minutes before serving to prevent crumbling.
Notes
Use room-temperature sausage and freshly shredded cheese for best texture. Avoid overmixing to keep sausage balls tender.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sausage ball
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: sausage balls, southern appetizer, cheese sausage balls, party food