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Sausage Balls are made with just 4 simple ingredients – sausage, Bisquick, shredded cheddar cheese, and milk. This easy appetizer is the perfect appetizer, party food, or tailgate food! These Bisquick Sausage Balls are great for any time of the year.

You can even serve these as sausage breakfast balls too because of the simple and easy flavor. If you’re wondering what to serve with sausage balls, this Avocado Toast can be a great choice, or try Ham and Cheese Pinwheels or Jalapeño Poppers.

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Sausage Balls Made with Bisquick

This Bisquick Sausage Balls recipe is so simple. Full of sausage, cheese, Bisquick mix, and milk, this easy recipe is one that works great for an appetizer or a quick bite to eat.

The great thing about this simple appetizer is that it’s really fast and easy to make. This is actually one of my go-to recipes when I know that I have to feed a crowd fast. And the great part about these sausage cheese balls is that they never, ever disappoint.

For another delicious appetizer idea, check out these. Just more proof that sometimes appetizers are truly the star of the show!

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Ingredients Needed for Sausage Balls

See recipe card below this post for ingredient quantities and full instructions.

Gather up the short list of simple ingredients to get started. You can easily see why this is my favorite recipe for sausage balls.

  • Original Bisquick– buy at the store of make your own!
  • cheddar cheese – You can use other types of cheese but I really like cheddar
  • spicy sausage – If you’re not a fan of spice, use regular pork sausage instead!
  • milk – I tend to use 2% milk but really any will do.

Variations

Even though this Bisquick Sausage Ball recipe is pretty straight-forward, there is always wiggle room to change things up a bit!

  • You can easily make this sausage ball recipe less spicy by using a mild, sage sausage, or even a sweet sausage in place of the spicy sausage. Turkey Sausage works, too!
  • Try out different dips to see if these cheesy sausage balls can stand alone or are better with more flavors.
  • Add on some fun toppings like parmesan cheese or a fresh slice of jalapeno to give it even more depth.
  • You can even make your own Homemade Bisquick Mix biscuit mix if you are out at home.
  • My kids really love to eat these meatballs with cheese.Pepper jackcheese is great to have shredded over the top as is sharp cheddar cheeseas well. You can add the cheese right to the mixture, too.
  • I like adding in ateaspoonof garlic powdersometimes as well.
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How To Make Sausage Balls

  1. Mix Ingredients: Mix together all the ingredients in a large bowl. TIP: Using a stand mixer makes this job much easier!
  2. Form the sausage balls: Form into balls using hands or s small scoop. A cookie scoopworks best to make 1-inch balls. I tend to keep them a bit smaller to cut down oncaloriesand to keep them that classicmeatball size.
  3. Add to baking sheet: Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  4. Bake: Bake 20-25 minutes or until lightly browned.

Serve with your favorite dipping sauce. These would be great with honey mustard or marinara. Ranch dressing is also a favorite!

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Bisquick Sausage Balls FAQS

Can you mix sausage balls in a mixer?

Sure! This is a fast way to mix all the ingredients together easily and it doesn’t make a mess. You can also mix by hand, too. Totally up to you and what your preference is.

How long will uncooked sausage balls keep in the refrigerator?

If you’re wanting to prep ahead and make this recipe a little bit in advance, you can actually make them up and keep them in the fridge for up to 2 days before cooking them.

Why are my sausage balls dry?

These sausage ballswill dry out quickly if there’s too much baking mix to the ratio of sausage. Try adding some milk or reduce the amount of Bisquick.

How to Freeze:

Another great thing about this recipe is that you can make the sausage balls and actually put them in the freezer, too. This is a fun way to have a quick snack when you don’t have time to make it fresh.

How to Store:

You can store leftovers in anairtight container in the fridgefor 3-4 days. You can also freeze baked sausage balls for 3-4 months.

How to Reheat:

Reheat leftovers in the microwave or in an oven set at 350°F. Bake until warm through the center.

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Sausage Balls

Sausage Balls are the perfect easy appetizer made with just 4 simple ingredients – sausage, Bisquick, shredded cheddar cheese, and milk.

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Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Author: Kasey Schwartz

Servings: 24

Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes minutes

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl

  • Baking sheet

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Bisquick
  • 4 cups cheddar cheese
  • 1 pound sausage spicy
  • 1/4 cup milk

Instructions

  • Mix together all the ingredients in a large bowl

    2 cups Bisquick, 4 cups cheddar cheese, 1 pound sausage, 1/4 cup milk

  • Form into balls using hands or a small scoop

  • Place 2" apart on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper

  • Bake in the oven at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes or until lightly brown

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Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 178kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 34mg | Sodium: 366mg | Potassium: 85mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 207IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 158mg | Iron: 1mg

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FAQs

What is a good side dish for sausage balls? ›

The best side dishes to serve with sausage balls are sauteed mushrooms, mashed sweet potatoes, corn on the cob, cheese dip, Brussels sprouts with bacon, scrambled eggs, wedge salad, yellow rice, grilled asparagus, biscuits and gravy, roasted red peppers, tomato and mozzarella salad, coleslaw, macaroni and cheese, and ...

How many cups is 16 ounces of shredded cheese? ›

Converting Ounces to Cups
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Do you have to refrigerate sausage balls before cooking? ›

After you have formed your balls, store them uncooked for up to 2 days in the coolest part of your refrigerator, (usually in the back, on the bottom shelf.)

Should you refrigerate cooked sausage balls? ›

Sausage balls can sit out while serving for up to two hours. Past that point, they should be refrigerated and reheated. Do sausage balls need a dipping sauce? Sausage balls are delicious all on their own, but you can pair with ranch, honey mustard, or any other dipping sauce you love.

Is 2 cups of shredded cheese a pound? ›

Before overbuying expensive cheese remember that: 1/4 pound cheese = 1 cup grated. 1/3 pound cheese = 1 1/2 cups grated. 1/2 pound cheese = 2 cups grated.

Is 4 oz of shredded cheese a cup? ›

FAQs: Measuring Cheese

For soft or crumbly cheeses, 1 cup is equivalent to 6 ounces. For semi-hard cheeses like cheddar, 1 cup is equivalent to 4 ounces. Finally, for ungrated hard cheeses like parmesan, 1 cup is equivalent to 3 ounces.

How much cheese makes 2 cups shredded? ›

When measuring semi-hard cheeses, such as cheddar, Swiss or mozzarella, by weight, it is generally accepted that 4 ounces yields 1 cup shredded cheese, or in answer your question, yes, 8 ounce of shredded cheese will fit into a 2-cup volume measuring cup.

What is Italian sausage served with? ›

Hot or mild, whole or crumbled, it pairs well with a variety of vegetables — including bright peppers, crunchy kale, fennel, and briny olives — as well as beans and pasta. It's convenient to keep on hand in the freezer and is easy to cook, so when it comes to weeknight dinner planning, Italian sausage is a no-brainer.

What to serve with sausage pinwheels? ›

The best side dishes to serve with sausage rolls are french fries, blooming onion, crispy green beans, cheese dip, crispy chicken Wings, crab cakes, coleslaw, potato salad, stuffed mushrooms, onion rings, corn on the cob, grilled vegetables, jalapeno poppers, and macaroni salad.

How do you keep sausage balls from burning on the bottom? ›

HOW DO YOU KEEP SAUSAGE BALLS FROM BURNING ON THE BOTTOM?
  1. Line the baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat (Silpat) to create a barrier between the sausage balls and the direct heat of the baking sheet. ...
  2. If possible, choose a light-colored baking sheet. ...
  3. Check early and often.
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