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Homemade sausage balls on a plate, golden-brown with melted cheddar on top, one showing a tender, juicy inside from a bite.

Sausage Balls

These sausage balls are a savory favorite at every gathering—made with breakfast sausage, sharp cheddar, and a few secret ingredients for flavor-packed, tender bites that disappear fast.
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Course: Appetizer, Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: 3 ingredient sausage balls, Best sausage balls, Chicken sausage balls, Easy sausage balls, Sausage Balls, Sausage balls recipe, Sausage balls with cream cheese, Southern Living sausage balls
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Resting Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 48 sausage balls
Calories: 85kcal
Cost: $13

Equipment

  • 1 Large mixing bowl
  • 1 Cookie scoop (For even portioning)
  • 2 Baking sheets (Heavy-duty preferred)
  • 1 roll Parchment paper (For lining baking sheets)
  • 1 Wire cooling rack (Optional, for best texture_

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Breakfast sausage - Not cooked, unless using Aunt’s method
  • 2 cups Sharp cheddar - Freshly grated
  • 2 cups Bisquick mix
  • 4 oz Cream cheese - Softened
  • 2 Large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon Black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire - Optional flavor booster
  • 1 teaspoon Hot sauce - Optional, to taste
  • 2 tablespoon Fresh chives - Finely chopped (optional)
  • ½ teaspoon Paprika - Optional, for color/flavor

Instructions

  • Bring cream cheese to room temperature. Preheat oven to 375°F. Line baking sheets with parchment and grate cheese if using a block.
  • In a large bowl, mix sausage and softened cream cheese until blended. Add grated cheddar and seasonings (garlic powder, onion powder, pepper, etc.).
    Unmixed sausage ball dough with shredded cheddar, sausage, and biscuit mix in a glass bowl on a speckled countertop.
  • Gently fold in Bisquick. Let the dough rest for 10 minutes to absorb moisture.
  • Use a scoop to form balls. Roll and place 1 inch apart on baking sheets.
    Unbaked sausage balls on a baking sheet beside a glass bowl with more rolled sausage balls, on a speckled countertop.
  • Bake 18–22 minutes at 375°F until golden and 160°F inside. Cool 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be considered an approximation. Actual values may vary based on specific ingredients used and portion sizes.Feel free to add more of your favorite toppings.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sausage ball | Calories: 85kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2.5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 180mg | Potassium: 50mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 0.5g | Vitamin A: 90IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 0.5mg