Description
Golden-Brown Sausage Balls Speckled with Cheddar and Parmesan are a deliciously savory appetizer perfect for parties, brunch, or snacks. These bite-sized balls combine ground pork sausage with sharp cheddar and Parmesan cheeses, baked to a perfect golden crisp. Easy to prepare and customizable with your choice of mild or spicy sausage, they are sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound ground pork sausage (mild or spicy)
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose baking mix (like Bisquick)
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 tablespoons milk (if needed for moisture)
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and facilitate easy cleanup.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, add the ground pork sausage, all-purpose baking mix, shredded cheddar cheese, grated Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, and onion powder. Using your hands, mix everything thoroughly until well combined. If the mixture feels dry or crumbly, add milk one tablespoon at a time until the mixture holds together easily.
- Form Sausage Balls: Shape the mixture into 1-inch diameter balls using your hands. Place each ball on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 1 inch apart to allow even baking.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 22 minutes, or until the sausage balls are golden brown on the outside and cooked through in the center.
- Cool and Garnish: Remove from the oven and let the sausage balls cool slightly before serving. Optionally, sprinkle with chopped parsley for a fresh garnish.
Notes
- These sausage balls can be made ahead and frozen; thaw before baking or bake straight from frozen by adding a few extra minutes to the baking time.
- Serve with honey mustard, ranch dressing, or spicy aioli for dipping.
- Perfect as appetizers, brunch bites, or party snacks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 sausage balls
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 340 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
