Sausage balls are an easy-to-make, poppable, snackable, loveable recipe. Just mix, roll, and bake these easy sausage balls for the best savory bite.

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Flavor: Sharp cheddar melts right into the sausage, creating rich, savory bites that stay soft and satisfying.
Swaps: Works with mild, spicy, breakfast sausage, or even Italian sausage.
Time Saving Tip: No pre-cooking needed here. Just mix, roll, and chill until you are ready to pop them in the oven.
Serving: These are perfect for parties, potlucks, game days, and brunch boards.
Freezing: These can be frozen either before or after baking and reheat perfectly without drying out. I like keeping a batch in the freezer, so I always have an easy appetizer ready when company pops by.

cheese , ground pork sausage , milk and biscuit mix with labels to make Sausage Balls

Ingredient Notes

Biscuit Mix: If you don’t have boxed Bisquick, a homemade biscuit mix works just as well.
Sharp Cheddar: Shred it yourself so it melts smoothly. Swap the cheddar for Monterey Jack, pepper jack, or a Mexican blend.
Ground Pork Sausage: To keep the mixture moist, use regular-fat sausage and avoid lean blends.
Milk: Add just a little milk if the mixture seems dry, it helps everything come together. A small splash is plenty, don’t use too much!

Sausage Balls on a sheet pan before cooking

How to Make Sausage Balls

Mix biscuit mix, cheese, and sausage until combined.
Add a splash of milk if needed.
Roll into balls and bake until golden (full recipe below).

Prep Ahead & Storage

Place uncooked sausage balls on a baking tray and cover with plastic wrap for up to 2 days or store in the freezer for up to 2 months.
If baking from frozen, add an additional 8 minutes to the cooking time.
Refrigerate in an airtight container lined with a paper towel for up to 4 days.

Holly’s Best Tips

Shred the cheese fresh so the mixture binds easier.
If the mixture is dry and crumbly, add milk 1 tablespoon at a time.
Use parchment paper for easier cleanup.
To prep ahead, just mix and roll for up to 24 hours before baking.

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Author Holly Nilsson

Sausage Balls

Author Holly Nilsson

Servings 48 balls

Savory, cheesy sausage balls are baked to golden perfection. Perfect for parties, brunch, or snacking!

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Servings 48 balls

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Equipment

Ingredients

▢ 2 cups biscuit mix such as Bisquick
▢ 1 pound shredded sharp cheddar cheese
▢ 1 pound ground pork sausage or Italian sausage
▢ up to ¼ cup milk as needed

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, combine biscuit mix, cheese, and ground sausage. Mix thoroughly until the mixture holds together, adding up to ¼ cup of milk as needed.
Using a small cookie scoop or spoon, scoop 1 tablespoon of sausage and roll it into a ball. Place on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with remaining sausage mixture.
Bake the sausage balls for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.

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Notes

If you don’t have biscuit mix, combine 2 cups flour, 1 tablespoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon salt, and ⅓ cup shortening. Pulse the mixture in a food processor until shortening is incorporated.
Do not use lean sausage for this recipe.

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Nutrition Information

Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.

Course Appetizer, Breakfast, Party Food, Pork, Snack

Cuisine American

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