Description
Savory, cheesy sausage balls baked to golden perfection—ideal for parties, breakfast, or snack time.
Ingredients
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- 1 pound ground pork sausage
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Optional: 1-2 tablespoons milk (if needed for binding)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 °F (190 °C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine ground sausage, shredded cheddar, flour, baking powder, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper.
- Mix thoroughly until well combined; if mixture seems dry, add milk one tablespoon at a time.
- Roll the mixture into 1‑inch balls and place them about 1 inch apart on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until the sausage balls are golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove from oven, let cool slightly, and serve warm.
Notes
- Swap part of the cheddar for pepper jack for a spicy kick.
- Freeze baked sausage balls in an airtight container for up to 2 months.
- Reheat in a 350 °F oven for about 10 minutes or until warmed through.
- Use gluten‑free flour to make this recipe gluten-free.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 sausage balls (approx. 2 oz)
- Calories: 200 kcal
- Sugar: 0.5 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 0.2 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg