Description
These Sausage Cheese Balls are a flavorful and easy appetizer perfect for any gathering. Made with savory pork sausage, sharp cheddar cheese, and a blend of seasonings, these bite-sized treats are sure to be a hit at your next party.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Sausage Cheese Balls:
- 1 lb ground pork sausage (mild or spicy)
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose baking mix (like Bisquick)
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons milk (optional, for moisture)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine sausage, cheddar cheese, baking mix, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. Mix until well combined, adding milk if needed for moisture.
- Form Balls: Roll the mixture into 1-inch balls and place them on the baking sheet.
- Bake: Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve: Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- You can prepare the mixture ahead and refrigerate overnight before baking.
- Serve with dipping sauces like ranch, honey mustard, or marinara.
- These Sausage Cheese Balls freeze well and can be reheated in the oven or air fryer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 balls
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 530mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
