Sausage Cheese Balls

Savory, golden-brown bite-sized snacks made with sausage, cheddar, and baking mix—perfect for parties or quick breakfasts.

Ingredients

• 1 lb (450 g) ground sausage (pork or turkey)
• 1 cup (100 g) shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup (120 g) baking mix (such as biscuit mix)

Method

• 1

  Step 1: Preheat the oven

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

• 2

  Step 2: Mix the dough

  Add the ground sausage, shredded cheddar, and baking mix to a large bowl. Mix until fully incorporated; using clean hands works best and helps the mixture come together evenly.

• 3

  Step 3: Shape the balls

  Roll the mixture into 1-tablespoon portions and place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them slightly apart.

• 4

  Step 4: Bake

  Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until the bottoms are browned and the sausage is cooked through.

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  Step 5: Cool and serve

  Let cool for 3–5 minutes, then serve warm.

Tips

• **Uniform size**: Use a 1-tablespoon cookie scoop for evenly sized balls and consistent bake time.
• **Cheese options**: Swap cheddar for Monterey Jack, pepper jack, or a cheddar blend (same amount).
• **Sausage choice**: Pork sausage is richer; turkey sausage is lighter—either works.
• **Storage**: Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days; rewarm in a 350°F oven for 8–10 minutes (or microwave briefly until hot). Freeze baked balls for up to 2 months and reheat from thawed or straight from frozen.

Nutrition (per serving, estimate)