Here’s a classic, easy Sausage–Cheese Balls recipe that’s always a crowd-pleaser—great for parties, game days, or make-ahead breakfasts 🧀🌭
🧀 Sausage-Cheese Balls
Ingredients
- 1 lb pork breakfast sausage (mild or spicy)
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1¾ cups baking mix (like Bisquick)
- ¼ cup milk (optional, helps keep them moist)
- ½ tsp garlic powder (optional)
- ½ tsp onion powder (optional)
- ¼ tsp black pepper (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- Mix ingredients
In a large bowl, combine sausage, cheese, baking mix, milk (if using), and seasonings. Mix until well combined. (Clean hands work best.) - Shape balls
Roll mixture into 1-inch balls and place on the baking sheet about 1 inch apart. - Bake
Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through. - Drain & serve
Let cool slightly. Serve warm.
🔥 Tips & Variations
- Extra cheesy: Add ½ cup mozzarella or pepper jack.
- Spicy: Use hot sausage or add a pinch of cayenne.
- Gluten-free: Use a gluten-free baking mix.
- Crispier bottoms: Bake on a wire rack set over a baking sheet.
❄️ Make Ahead & Freezing
- Unbaked: Freeze balls on a tray, then transfer to a freezer bag. Bake from frozen at 375°F for 22–25 minutes.
- Baked: Reheat in oven at 350°F for 10 minutes.
If you want, I can also share a 3-ingredient version, a keto/low-carb version, or a cream cheese version 😊
