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Simple Sausage Balls

May 4, 2020

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Simple Sausage Balls – Easy appetizer recipe with only 3 ingredients. These salty balls of sausage, Bisquick, and cheese go great with your favorite dips.

Sausage ball being dipped in marinara sauce in a white ramekin.

Bisquick Sausage Balls

I like to keep a box of Bisquick baking mix (NO affiliation) in my pantry for easy cooking.  My husband makes pancakes with it.  I have a couple of breakfast casseroles that call for it.  And, this recipe uses Bisquick as the ‘glue’ that holds these cheesy appetizer balls together.

How To Make Sausage Balls

*Note:  The full printable recipe is at the bottom of this post. 

  • Add uncooked pork breakfast sausage to a mixing bowl.
  • Add Bisquick baking mix.
  • Use your hands to mix it together.

Bowl full of breakfast sausage being mixed by hand with Bisquick baking mix.

  • Add shredded cheddar cheese to the sausage.
  • Use your hands to mix it together.

Bowl of sausage, Bisquick, and shredded cheese being hand mixed.

  • Scoop out heaping tablespoons full of this mixture.
  • Use your hands to roll into balls.
  • Place on a rimmed baking sheet.

Uncooked sausage balls on a baking sheet

  • Bake.
  • Blot away excess grease with paper towels.
  • Serve warm with dipping sauce.

Pile of sausage balls on a cutting board with a side of marinara sauce in a ramekin.

What Dipping Sauce Goes With This

I’ve tried several dipping sauces with this recipe.  It seems like just about any sauce works great.  Here are some ideas.

  • Ranch Dip
  • Marinara Sauce
  • Honey Mustard 
  • BBQ Sauce
  • Sweet & Sour Sauce
  • Ketchup

Can These Be Made Ahead Of Time

Yes they can!  

Refrigerator:  Roll up the balls and place them on a baking sheet.  Cover the baking sheet with plastic wrap.  Store in the refrigerator.  Remove the pan from the refrigerator as the oven is preheating.  Remove the plastic wrap.  Then, bake as usual.

Freezer:  If you want to prepare these well in advance, roll the balls and place them on a baking sheet.  Place the baking sheet in the freezer just until the balls are frozen.  Transfer the balls to a sealable container (zip top freezer bags work).  Store in the freezer.  When you’re ready to make them, place them on the baking pan.  Then, let the frozen balls bake 10 minutes longer than the recipe calls for (35 minutes).

Bake to an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.

Try These Other Great Appetizer Recipes

  • Italian Pinwheels
  • Pickle Dip
  • Cheddar Cheese Puffs from Simply Recipes

Watch The Recipe Video For Simple Sausage Balls Below

Sausage ball being dipped in marinara sauce in a white ramekin.

Simple Sausage Balls

Simple Sausage Balls - Easy appetizer recipe with only 3 ingredients. These salty balls of sausage, Bisquick, and cheese go great with your favorite dips.
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time25 mins
Total Time35 mins
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 353kcal
Author: Amanda Finks
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Ingredients

  • 1 lb. ground pork breakfast sausage uncooked
  • 2 cups Bisquick baking mix
  • 1 lb. shredded cheddar cheese
  • Optional: Dipping sauce (ranch, marinara, honey mustard, etc.)

Instructions

  • Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In a large bowl, add the sausage and Bisquick. Mix with your hands until well combined and no dry flour remains. Add the cheese. Mix until well combined.
  • Scoop out a heaping tablespoon of the mixture into your hands and roll into a ball.* Make 24 balls.
  • Place the balls on a baking sheet at least 1 inch apart. Bake for 25 minutes.
  • Transfer the balls to a paper towel lined dish. Blot away any excess grease with paper towels.
  • Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce.

Notes

*To prevent sticking while rolling into balls, wet the palms of your hands with a little water or spray with cooking spray.

Nutrition

Serving: 2balls | Calories: 353kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 67mg | Sodium: 730mg | Potassium: 163mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 407IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 312mg | Iron: 1mg
Course Appetizer, Brunch, Snack
Cuisine American
Keyword Bisquick sausage balls recipe, How to make appetizer sausage balls, sausage balls recipe
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  1. Justine says

    July 9, 2020 at 2:21 pm

    5 stars
    This is such a great recipe! Easy and tastes amazing – they go super fast, I always have to make double!

    Reply
  2. wilhelmina says

    July 9, 2020 at 2:24 pm

    5 stars
    These sausage balls were really great! I made them for lunch and we gobbled them up. I know they will be a hit at parties too!

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