Why You’ll Love These
Sausage balls are always a hit, right? I’m going to give you some tips to make them easier and quicker. A super easy crispy, savory, one-bite appetizer that everyone loves! They come together in minutes, feed a crowd, and a perfect for breakfast, snacks, and large gatherings! Want some other yummy appetizers to serve along with these sausage balls? Try our spinach dip, artichoke dip, and spinach artichoke cups.
Ingredients
You will only need three ingredients: Original Bisquick baking mix (biscuit mix), bulk ground pork sausage, and sharp cheddar cheese!
How to Make Classic Sausage Balls with Bisquick
I disliked having to hand-mix them so much that I rarely made sausage balls. It took forever to make the ingredients combine enough to form a ball. The stand mixer whips them up in no time flat. It’s amazing! I will never make another sausage ball without my stand mixer…ever. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Add the biscuit baking mix, sausage, and cheese to the bowl of a stand mixer and mix on low speed until combined. Or mix by hand in a large bowl. The next tip is to use a cookie scoop. Forming equal size balls is much faster with this handy tool. Scoop equal size portions, form into balls, and place on the baking sheet. Bake for 20 minutes or until lightly golden browned. Allow the cooked sausage cheese balls to cool for just a few minutes and serve. A quick and easy appetizer for holidays, parties, and game days!
Serving
They are amazing served alone! But you can serve them with a dipping sauce. Try honey mustard, whole grain mustard, or dijon mustard. Or pick your favorite barbecue sauce.
Tips
If you don’t have any baking mix on hand, don’t worry you can still make the sausage balls. Substitute 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.If you are unsure that the sausage balls are cooked through, use a digital thermometer to test. They should read 160 degrees F.
Variations
Like a little kick? Use hot sausage instead of mild. You can even use turkey sausage, although keep in mind they will be drier in texture. Choose the maple-flavored sausage for a breakfast option.You can use any shredded cheese you want, such as pepper jack, Monterey Jack, mild cheddar, etc.
