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3-Ingredient Cheesy Sausage Balls

Treat your family to the best snack ever. These cheesy sausage balls are soft on the inside, golden on the outside, and packed with savory flavor. With only three everyday ingredients, you can whip up a warm, crowd-pleasing snack in less than 30 minutes. They are perfect for holiday platters, game days, or casual weekend snacking.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings: 24 balls
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 95
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground sausage (mild or hot)
  • 2 cups freshly shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup baking mix (like Bisquick)

Method
 

  1. Get Ready: Preheat your oven to 375°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper so nothing sticks.
  2. Mix It Up: In a large bowl, combine your ground sausage, shredded cheese, and baking mix.
    3. Please do not buy the pre-shredded cheese in a bag. Grating your own cheese from a block takes an extra minute, but it melts so much better. It keeps these bites from getting dry, which is the biggest mistake people make! If your dough ever feels too dry while mixing, just add a tablespoon of milk to help it come together.
  3. Use Your Hands: Mix everything together until it is fully combined. Honestly, using your hands works best here. It feels like playing with dough, and it gets everything mixed perfectly.
  4. Roll the Balls: Roll the mixture into neat 1-inch balls.
  5. Arrange: Place each ball on your lined baking sheet. Leave a little space between them.
  6. Bake: Bake for 18 to 22 minutes. You want them to look beautiful and golden brown.

Notes

Recipe Notes 

  • Grate Block Cheese: Freshly shredded cheese melts better and keeps the meat moist.
  • Moisture Fix: Add 1 tbsp of milk if the dough feels too crumbly to roll.
  • Size Matters: Roll into uniform 1-inch balls so they cook evenly in the oven.
  • Make-Ahead: Roll raw balls up to 24 hours ahead and chill in the fridge until baking.