Description
These Golden-Brown Sausage Balls, speckled with cheddar and Parmesan, are a delightful appetizer or snack perfect for any gathering. The savory blend of sausage and cheeses makes them a crowd-pleaser, especially when served with your favorite dipping sauces.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients:
- 1 pound ground pork sausage (mild or spicy)
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose baking mix (such as Bisquick)
- 1 1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare baking sheet: Preheat oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix ingredients: In a large bowl, combine sausage, baking mix, cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, pepper, and milk. Mix well.
- Form sausage balls: Roll the mixture into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake: Bake for 20–22 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve: Serve warm with dipping sauces like ranch, honey mustard, or marinara.
Notes
- These sausage balls can be made ahead and frozen before baking.
- For a lighter version, consider using turkey sausage and reduced-fat cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American, Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 sausage balls
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 410 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
