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Sausage Balls with Lemon Sauce

Savory Sausage Balls with Zesty Lemon Sauce

These Savory Sausage Balls with Zesty Lemon Sauce are the perfect bite-sized appetizer—crispy on the outside, tender inside, and paired with a cool, tangy lemon dip that keeps everyone coming back for more.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 40 sausage balls
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 85
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb pork breakfast sausage (room temperature)
  • 2 cups Bisquick baking mix
  • 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, freshly shredded
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Equipment

  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • mixing bowl or stand mixer
  • Cookie scoop

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl or stand mixer, combine uncooked sausage, Bisquick, and shredded cheese. Mix until a stiff dough forms.
  3. Scoop tablespoon-sized portions and roll into smooth balls. Place onto baking sheet spaced 1 inch apart.
  4. Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
  5. Whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, lemon zest, and black pepper to make the sauce.
  6. Serve warm sausage balls with cool lemon sauce.

Notes

Let the sausage sit at room temperature before mixing for easier blending. Always shred your cheese fresh from a block for better binding and texture. Avoid overmixing the dough to keep the sausage balls tender. Freeze uncooked sausage balls on a tray before bagging to bake later from frozen—just add a few extra minutes to the bake time. The lemon dipping sauce stores well in the fridge for up to five days.