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This classic sausage balls recipe is perfect for any holiday get-together you attend. They take no time to prepare and are always a hit!

My all-time favorite Christmas present every year is this classic sausage ball recipe ( you can be my best friend too! Just make me some and send them to me–haha).

From the moment I met my husband, the lady who was his mother's best friend made us these delicious sausage balls every year as a gift. She did not have a lot of money so this was her way of saying I love you.

Seriously –nothing says I love you more than a ton of sausage balls as a gift.

How to Make The Best Sausage Balls

The recipe that I have been using for years is the original Jimmy Dean recipe. It features regular pork sausage, cheddar cheese (or your favorite cheese), and Bisquick mix(You can make your own homemade Bisquick mix). You also can try other substitutes for cheddar like some pepper jack for your favorite flavor. And, you can even use turkey sausage if you want.

If you are not a fan of Bisquick, you can try this recipe for Sausage Balls without Bisquick Mix.

These biscuit mix cheesy sausage balls are always a holiday staple for both Thanksgiving and Christmas as an appetizer

It uses only three ingredients and you have a delicious snack or side dish.

These Bisquick® Sausage Balls are a classic recipe and are so easy and delicious to make! 

How to Make These 3 Ingredient Sausage Balls

Literally, this recipe only has 3 simple ingredients — sharp cheddar cheese, Bisquick Mix, and breakfast sausage.

These sausage balls are the kind of food that screams comfort during the fall and winter because they are so rich and decadent and filled with all the carb goodness.

Speaking of carbs, you could make these gluten-free by using gluten-free flour and if you use flour that is carb-friendly, you could make these keto as well.

The recipe makes 24 golf ball-sized sausage balls and they will fit on a large baking sheet together perfectly. I use my small cookie scoop to get the perfect ball size.

I like a good recipe that turns into using less kitchen equipment because it makes cleanup a lot easier!

Step 1

Simply mix everything in a large bowl. Make sure you mix the sausage mixture up well. it will seem like it is not going to come together, but I promise if you keep mixing it, it will come together right. You could even add some cream cheese to bump up the flavor profile a bit more.

Using your Kitchenaid stand mixer to make these sausage balls will make this a lot easier to mix and your hands will thank you immensely for the break.

It does a better job of working the ingredients together than mixing them by hand. 

Step 2

Then, I just use a cookie scoop to make 1-inch balls that are all the same size. I scoop them out and then roll them to make sure they are even and then place them on a cookie sheet with parchment paper to bake in a 350-degree oven for 20-25 minutes until golden brown. The parchment-lined baking sheet is a must so that they don't stick to the pan.

Be sure to leave a little space between each one because they do spread a bit.

Also, make sure that you use Sharp cheddar. I have used mild before and it changes the taste of these sausage balls. You need that bit of sharp cheese to enjoy the full flavor.

Another thing — don’t use bagged shredded cheese. You need the moisture that comes with freshly shredded block cheese. The cheese shreds in the bag are dry and covered in a plastic coating and you will end up with a dry product.

Every time I make these now to take to church functions, they are gone before I can get one. Luckily for me, I have another batch at home waiting for us!

When I take these to a function, I love serving them on white rectangle platters. I bought this set of three from Amazon and they jazz up the table. If you want the perfect appetizer, these little bite-sized rolls are it.

This is one of those recipes that you will want to make over and over again. Just store them in an airtight container once they become room temperature. Then, place them in the fridge until ready to eat.

You can also make up a ton of these and freeze them. Just roll them up and let them freeze individually on a baking sheet with parchment paper. Then place them in a freezer bag so that when you are in need of sausage balls, you can grab a few and pop them in the oven.

These are perfect for game day and make the perfect party appetizer.

These sausage balls would go great with some honey mustard, my homemade ranch dressing, or some delicious homemade BBQ sauce.

Check Out These Other Delicious Appetizer Recipes

• Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberries
• Homemade Potato Skins
• Buffalo Chicken Dip
• 3 Ingredient BBQ Meatballs

This is always been my favorite appetizer anywhere we go. If they are serving Sausage balls, I am going to be right there digging in!!