These sausage balls are a real crowd pleaser, whether you serve them as a breakfast treat, a party appetizer, a game-day nibble. Savory sausage, biscuit mix, and sharp Cheddar cheese team up for savory, cheesy flavor that can’t be beat.
- Prep Time:10 mins
- Cook Time:20 mins
- Total Time:30 mins
- Servings:15
- Yield:30 sausage balls
Crowd-pleasing sausage balls are sure to elevate any occasion, from holiday breakfasts to potlucks and tailgates. Plus, this sausage balls recipe couldn’t be easier to make with just a few basic ingredients!
Sausage Balls Ingredients
These sausage balls come together quickly with just three ingredients:
- Sausage: This sausage balls recipe starts with a pound of ground pork sausage. Use hot ground sausage for a spicy kick.
- Baking mix: Use a store-bought mix, such as Bisquick, or make your own at home with pantry staples.
- Cheese: These sausage balls wouldn’t be complete without shredded Cheddar.
Optional mix-ins include black pepper, cayenne pepper, diced onions, diced celery, red pepper flakes, diced jalapenos, pimento cheese, Parmesan cheese, and garlic powder.
How to Make Sausage Balls
- Mix the sausage and baking mix together.
- Stir in the cheese.
- Roll the mixture into balls. Transfer to a baking sheet.
- Bake until the balls are golden brown and the sausage is cooked through.
