Description
Savory 4-ingredient sausage balls combine sharp cheddar, breakfast sausage, baking mix, and a hint of pepper for irresistible party appetizers. Baked until golden brown, these bite-sized treats promise to disappear quickly at gatherings when you serve them warm.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (1 pound) sausage (can use spicy)
- 4 cups cheddar cheese
- 2 cups bisquick
- ¼ cup (2 fl oz) milk
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease to ensure smooth release and even browning.
- Mixing: In a large bowl, combine sausage, Bisquick, cheddar cheese, and milk. Knead the mixture thoroughly with hands, ensuring complete ingredient integration and eliminating any dry patches.
- Shaping and Baking: Form compact, uniform spheres about one inch in diameter. Arrange the sausage balls on the prepared baking sheet with slight spacing to promote optimal heat circulation. Roast in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until they achieve a deep golden-brown exterior, signaling thorough cooking and maximum flavor development.
- Serving: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the sausage balls rest briefly. Plate these savory morsels while still warm, offering a delectable appetizer or spontaneous breakfast treat that promises rich, satisfying flavor.
Notes
- Prep Handwork: Mix ingredients thoroughly with clean hands to ensure even distribution and prevent dry patches in the mixture.
- Shape Consistency: Create uniform 1-inch balls for consistent cooking and attractive presentation, maintaining slight spacing between them.
- Temperature Check: Verify internal temperature reaches 160°F to guarantee complete sausage cooking and food safety.
- Resting Technique: Allow brief cooling time after baking to let sausage balls set and stabilize, enhancing texture and preventing burning when serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 21
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg