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Cheddar Cheese Sausage Balls

Classic Cheddar Cheese Sausage Balls (3-Ingredient Staple!)

These Classic Cheddar Cheese Sausage Balls are a simple 3-ingredient appetizer made with hot breakfast sausage, freshly shredded cheddar, and Bisquick. Perfect for holidays, parties, brunch, or make-ahead snacking!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 40 sausage balls
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 75
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb hot breakfast sausage
  • 3 cups sharp cheddar cheese, freshly shredded
  • 2 cups Bisquick baking mix
  • 1-2 tbsp milk (optional, if mixture is too dry)

Equipment

  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • mixing bowl
  • cheese grater

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Grate sharp cheddar cheese freshly from a block.
  3. In a large bowl, mix sausage, shredded cheddar, and Bisquick by hand. Squeeze tightly to form a cohesive dough.
  4. If mixture feels too dry or crumbly, add 1 tablespoon of milk or water and mix well.
  5. Roll dough into tight 1-inch balls and place on prepared baking sheet.
  6. Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden brown and crispy on the bottom.

Notes

Let the sausage sit at room temperature before mixing to help the dough bind. Freshly shredded cheddar is essential—pre-shredded cheese won’t bind properly. If the mixture is too dry, add 1 tablespoon of milk or water. Don’t overbake or the sausage balls will dry out. For turkey sausage, add 1 tablespoon melted butter or oil to improve moisture. Freeze unbaked balls on a tray, then store in a freezer bag for up to 3 months.