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! For more holiday inspiration, check out this list of Southern Thanksgiving recipes.
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 for the holidays. 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 can also 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 that if you keep mixing it, it will come together. 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 rectangular 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!!
Sausage Balls
This easy sausage ball recipe needs to be on your list of recipes to make for your next get together.
Ingredients
- 1 pound Jimmy Dean sausage, uncooked
- 2 cups Bisquick baking mix
- 3 cups sharp chedder cheese shredded
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Mix all three of the above together and then roll into 1 inch balls. Place on an ungreased cookie sheet and bake in the oven for 25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Remove and enjoy!
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
35Serving Size:
1 ballAmount Per Serving: Calories: 125Total Fat: 8gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 21mgSodium: 300mgCarbohydrates: 7gFiber: 0gSugar: 1gProtein: 5g
We love these at our house! Yum!
Yep, that would be the same recipe my Mom uses and they are to. die. for.
She makes them for me every year at Christmas and I look forward to them all year long!
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Well, that certainly sounds easy enough, and I'll bet they are fabulous! So you serve them as an appetizer or a side dish with dinner?
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I love sausage balls too! Thanks for the recipe.
Sounds like a great little appetizer
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Thank you for the way that you shared this with the picture on Brenda's website, I searched for it there and we made a batch tonight. They turned out so much better than the recipe with cheese soup we made ~2 years ago. Delicious. Merry Christmas!
I have been making these for over 20 years. I always serve them with a cheese dip made from 16oz of cheese wiz, 8oz of cream cheese and 2 Tbsp of garlic salt. Yummy!!!!
OMG...I was looking for a cheese dip recipe today and ran across your post Michelle - it sounds perfect - thank you!
just made these. they were good but i think a little on the dry side so gonna add some cream cheese to the next batch. i am looking for an appetizer for my sons wedding next weekend
Cream Cheese sounds awesome. If it seems a bit dry -- it could be the climate. Try a little less Bisquick mix
I love ❤ these sausage and cheese balls soooo much but I always eat way too many every time I cook them. Thanks for the recipe!
Try grape jelly when serving these great sausage balls! Been a favorite here for years!
I have made these sausage balls for years and always have to make a double batch. To jazz them up a little, I use 1 lb regular sausage and 1 lb spicy sausage. It makes them dee-licious!!
How many does this make?
I believe it makes about 48 sausage balls
Can these be made ahead and frozen to serve later?
Yes you sure can! I make them ahead of time. You can either freeze them unbaked or you can bake them and freeze them like that. Either way works great.
Yum! These sausage balls are so delicious and easy! The whole family was raving!
These sausage balls are so delicious and easy to make! I am going to be making these again for our Christmas Eve get together. I am sure my extended family will love them as much as our house does.
What an absolute perfect staple for breakfast you can not go wrong with sausage balls.
You just can't go wrong with a good classic recipe. Sausage balls are always a hit at the parties.
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I grew up having these every holiday. I only had one cup of Bisquick this time but I had some jalepeno pancake mix. WOW! It added some spice but just enough and everyone loved them.
That sounds delicious! I will have to try that sometime.