I absolutely love recipes that only require a few ingredients and are super easy to make. This Sausage Balls recipe is a classic and one that I remember my mom making every year for Christmas. It only requires 3 simple ingredients and is perfect for breakfast, game day parties, or as a holiday appetizer. Now to keep up with the tradition, I make these every year around Christmas time and trust me…they’re always the first to go!😄
Bisquick Sausage Balls
Here are the 3 ingredients you need to make these easy sausage balls:
- Ground Breakfast Sausage - You can use mild or hot pork sausage. Sometimes my mom makes half mild and half hot just to mix it up a little. I've only tested these with pork sausage, but feel free to try them with turkey or chicken sausage as well!
- Sharp Cheddar Cheese - I definitely recommend using sharp cheddar for better flavor versus mild cheddar. I also like grating my cheese from a block, but you can also use pre-shredded cheese.
- Bisquick Baking Mix - Bisquick baking mix is the 3rd ingredient and it helps bind the sausage balls together. The Bisquick brand is what we've always used, but feel free to use a different brand or a homemade version.
How To Make Sausage Balls
Step One: In a large bowl add the breakfast sausage, shredded cheese, and bisquick baking mix.
Step Two: Mix all three ingredients together with clean hands until they are well combined.
Step Three: Pinch off bite-size pieces (about 1 tablespoon each) of the sausage mixture and roll into balls. Place the sausage balls on a parchment lined baking sheet spaced apart.
Step Four: Bake until fully cooked and golden brown. Then enjoy and watch as your family and friends make them disappear!
Storing & Reheating
You can easily store any leftover sausage balls in the fridge or freezer. Once they have cooled to room temperature, store in an airtight container for 3-5 days in the refrigerator or in a freezer-safe storage bag for up to 3 months in the freezer.
More Breakfast Recipes
- Crispy Parmesan Crusted Potatoes
- Spinach and Vegetable Frittata
- Sweet Potato Pancakes
- Homemade Buttermilk Biscuits
- Mixed Berry Jam
Sausage Balls
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 lb. breakfast pork sausage, room temperature
- 2 cups bisquick baking mix
- 1 ½ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Grate the sharp cheddar cheese with a grater. In a large bowl add the breakfast sausage, bisquick baking mix, and shredded cheese.
- Using clean hands mix all three ingredients together very well until they are well combined.
- Pinch off bite-size pieces (about 1 tablespoon each) of the sausage mixture and roll into balls.
- Place the sausage balls on a parchment lined baking sheet spaced apart. Bake for 25 minutes or until fully cooked and golden brown. Serve for breakfast, at game day parties, or as a holiday appetizer.
Notes
- I usually make about 25 sausage balls, but you can make them a tad bit smaller and get roughly 30 sausage balls to feed more people.
Shannon says
Can I freeze and reheat these easily?
Marsha McDougal says
Yes! To freeze any leftover spinach balls first place them on a parchment lined plate and freeze them separated for 2-3 hours. Once they are all frozen, transfer them to a freezer-safe bag or container and freeze for 2-3 months. This ensures the spinach balls don't stick together when frozen. To reheat just place the frozen balls on a baking sheet and reheat in a 350°F oven until heated through!