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If you’re a fan of savory breakfast treats, then you’ll definitely want to give Sausage Balls a try. Made with just a few simple ingredients, sausage balls are a quick and easy option for a delicious breakfast, snack, or appetizer. Whether you’re hosting a party or just looking for a tasty way to start your day, these are sure to be a hit.
Table of contents
Sausage Balls Ingredients
- Breakfast Sausage
- Milk
- Bisquick Pancake Mix
- Seasoning Salt
- Sharp Cheddar
*see recipe card for amounts
How to Make Sausage Balls in the Oven
Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F.
Step 2: Crumble the breakfast sausage into a large bowl. (This makes it easier to work with as you mix the ingredients)
Step 3: Add the shredded cheese, pancake mix, seasoning salt, and milk (milk helps bind the mixture) to the bowl and use your hands to incorporate all the ingredients completely.
Step 4: Use a 1 tablespoon cookie scoop to scoop out individual sausage balls. Roll them gently to round them out, then place them all onto your prepared baking sheet about 1/2 an inch apart.
Step 5: Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
Storage and Reheating Notes
Sausage Balls are delicious when enjoyed fresh but can be reheated for delicious leftovers!
IN THE FRIDGE: Store in an airtight container or Ziploc bag in the fridge for up to 3 days.
IN THE FREEZER: Wrap tightly in plastic wrap, then place in a Ziploc bag or airtight container and freeze for up to 3 months.
Helpful Tips & Substitutions
Can I make these sausage balls in the air fryer?
You absolutely can. Follow the instructions in this recipe but place in the air fryer basket and air fry at 350 degrees F for 10 minutes.
Can I make these sausage balls ahead of time?
Yes! You pre-shape the meat mixture into balls and set them on a baking sheet, wrap them tightly in foil or plastic wrap and place them in the refrigerator the night before you plan to serve them. I suggest you pull them out and set them on the counter to warm up while your oven preheats, then cook according to the recipe instructions!
Substitute for Bisquick
If you are looking to spice up your sausage balls a bit, try replacing the bisquick with Red Lobster’s Cheddar Bay Biscuit mix!
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Sausage Balls are made with just five simple ingredients, and are a quick and easy option for a delicious breakfast, snack, or appetizer.
INGREDIENTS
- 1 pound Breakfast Sausage
- 1/2 cup Whole Milk
- 1 cup Pancake Mix, Bisquick
- 2 tsp Seasoning Salt
- 3 cups Sharp Cheddar Cheese, shredded
INSTRUCTIONS
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F.
- Crumble the breakfast sausage into a large bowl. (This makes it easier to work with as you mix the ingredients)
- Add the shredded cheese, pancake mix, seasoning salt, and milk (milk helps bind the mixture) to the bowl and use your hands to incorporate all the ingredients completely.
- Use a 1 tablespoon cookie scoop to scoop out individual sausage balls. Roll them gently to round them out, then place them all onto your prepared baking sheet about 1/2 an inch apart.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
NOTES
Make in the air fryer:
Follow the instructions in this recipe but place in the air fryer basket and air fry at 350 degrees F for 10 minutes.
Make ahead of time:
You pre-shape the meat mixture into balls and set them on a baking sheet, wrap them tightly in foil or plastic wrap and place them in the refrigerator the night before you plan to serve them. I suggest you pull them out and set them on the counter to warm up while your oven preheats, then cook according to the recipe instructions!
Substitutions:
If you are looking to change up your sausage balls a bit, try replacing the bisquick with Red Lobster’s Cheddar Bay Biscuit mix or add 1/2 cup softened cream cheese!
Reheat: Sausage Balls are delicious when enjoyed fresh but can be reheated for delicious leftovers!
STORE IN THE FRIDGE: Store in an airtight container or Ziploc bag in the fridge for up to 3 days.
STORE IN THE FREEZER: Wrap tightly in plastic wrap, then place in a Ziploc bag or airtight container and freeze for up to 3 months.
NUTRITION
Calories: 390kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 20gFat: 31gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 97mgSodium: 1307mgPotassium: 229mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 532IUVitamin C: 0.5mgCalcium: 359mgIron: 1mg
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