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Sausage Balls are made with just 4 simple ingredients – sausage, Bisquick, shredded cheddar cheese, and milk. This easy appetizer is the perfect appetizer, party food, or tailgate food! These Bisquick Sausage Balls are great for any time of the year.

You can even serve these as sausage breakfast balls too because of the simple and easy flavor. If you’re wondering what to serve with sausage balls, this Avocado Toast can be a great choice, or try Ham and Cheese Pinwheels or Jalapeño Poppers.

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Sausage Balls Made with Bisquick

This Bisquick Sausage Balls recipe is so simple. Full of sausage, cheese, Bisquick mix, and milk, this easy recipe is one that works great for an appetizer or a quick bite to eat.

The great thing about this simple appetizer is that it’s really fast and easy to make. This is actually one of my go-to recipes when I know that I have to feed a crowd fast. And the great part about these sausage cheese balls is that they never, ever disappoint.

For another delicious appetizer idea, check out these. Just more proof that sometimes appetizers are truly the star of the show!

Love the idea of having an entire meal of quick and simple appetizers? Check out our11 Appetizer Recipes To Kick Off Any Mealto get even more great recipe ideas.

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Ingredients Needed for Sausage Balls

See recipe card below this post for ingredient quantities and full instructions.

Gather up the short list of simple ingredients to get started. You can easily see why this is my favorite recipe for sausage balls.

  • Original Bisquick– buy at the store of make your own!
  • cheddar cheese – You can use other types of cheese but I really like cheddar
  • spicy sausage – If you’re not a fan of spice, use regular pork sausage instead!
  • milk – I tend to use 2% milk but really any will do.

Variations

Even though this Bisquick Sausage Ball recipe is pretty straight-forward, there is always wiggle room to change things up a bit!

  • You can easily make this sausage ball recipe less spicy by using a mild, sage sausage, or even a sweet sausage in place of the spicy sausage. Turkey Sausage works, too!
  • Try out different dips to see if these cheesy sausage balls can stand alone or are better with more flavors.
  • Add on some fun toppings like parmesan cheese or a fresh slice of jalapeno to give it even more depth.
  • You can even make your own Homemade Bisquick Mix biscuit mix if you are out at home.
  • My kids really love to eat these meatballs with cheese.Pepper jackcheese is great to have shredded over the top as is sharp cheddar cheeseas well. You can add the cheese right to the mixture, too.
  • I like adding in ateaspoonof garlic powdersometimes as well.
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How To Make Sausage Balls

  1. Mix Ingredients: Mix together all the ingredients in a large bowl. TIP: Using a stand mixer makes this job much easier!
  2. Form the sausage balls: Form into balls using hands or s small scoop. A cookie scoopworks best to make 1-inch balls. I tend to keep them a bit smaller to cut down oncaloriesand to keep them that classicmeatball size.
  3. Add to baking sheet: Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  4. Bake: Bake 20-25 minutes or until lightly browned.

Serve with your favorite dipping sauce. These would be great with honey mustard or marinara. Ranch dressing is also a favorite!

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Bisquick Sausage Balls FAQS

Can you mix sausage balls in a mixer?

Sure! This is a fast way to mix all the ingredients together easily and it doesn’t make a mess. You can also mix by hand, too. Totally up to you and what your preference is.

How long will uncooked sausage balls keep in the refrigerator?

If you’re wanting to prep ahead and make this recipe a little bit in advance, you can actually make them up and keep them in the fridge for up to 2 days before cooking them.

Why are my sausage balls dry?

These sausage ballswill dry out quickly if there’s too much baking mix to the ratio of sausage. Try adding some milk or reduce the amount of Bisquick.

How to Freeze:

Another great thing about this recipe is that you can make the sausage balls and actually put them in the freezer, too. This is a fun way to have a quick snack when you don’t have time to make it fresh.

How to Store:

You can store leftovers in anairtight container in the fridgefor 3-4 days. You can also freeze baked sausage balls for 3-4 months.

How to Reheat:

Reheat leftovers in the microwave or in an oven set at 350°F. Bake until warm through the center.

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Sausage Balls

Sausage Balls are the perfect easy appetizer made with just 4 simple ingredients – sausage, Bisquick, shredded cheddar cheese, and milk.

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Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Author: Kasey Schwartz

Servings: 24

Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes minutes

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl

  • Baking sheet

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Bisquick
  • 4 cups cheddar cheese
  • 1 pound sausage spicy
  • 1/4 cup milk

Instructions

  • Mix together all the ingredients in a large bowl

    2 cups Bisquick, 4 cups cheddar cheese, 1 pound sausage, 1/4 cup milk

  • Form into balls using hands or a small scoop

  • Place 2" apart on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper

  • Bake in the oven at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes or until lightly brown

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Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 178kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 34mg | Sodium: 366mg | Potassium: 85mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 207IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 158mg | Iron: 1mg

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FAQs

Do you have to refrigerate sausage balls before cooking? ›

After you have formed your balls, store them uncooked for up to 2 days in the coolest part of your refrigerator, (usually in the back, on the bottom shelf.)

What is a good side dish for sausage balls? ›

The best side dishes to serve with sausage balls are sauteed mushrooms, mashed sweet potatoes, corn on the cob, cheese dip, Brussels sprouts with bacon, scrambled eggs, wedge salad, yellow rice, grilled asparagus, biscuits and gravy, roasted red peppers, tomato and mozzarella salad, coleslaw, macaroni and cheese, and ...

How do you store baked sausage balls? ›

Are leftover sausage balls supposed to be refrigerated after cooking or do you keep them at room temperature. They should be tightly covered and refrigerated.

How many carbs are in homemade sausage balls? ›

Sausage balls, made with biscuit mix and cheese contains 55 calories per 14 g serving. This serving contains 3.6 g of fat, 2.4 g of protein and 3.2 g of carbohydrate. The latter is 0.6 g sugar and 0.1 g of dietary fiber, the rest is complex carbohydrate.

Can you eat sausage balls that were left out overnight? ›

The USDA calls food that has been left sitting at room temperature a danger zone. The danger zone is typically food that is between 40°F and 140°F. This range of temperatures actually allows bacteria to rapidly grow and make food unsafe to eat. The time scale for bacteria growth is typically two hours maximum.

How to keep sausage balls from burning on the bottom? ›

HOW DO YOU KEEP SAUSAGE BALLS FROM BURNING ON THE BOTTOM?
  1. Line the baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat (Silpat) to create a barrier between the sausage balls and the direct heat of the baking sheet. ...
  2. If possible, choose a light-colored baking sheet. ...
  3. Check early and often.
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How long do sausage balls last? ›

Allow the sausage balls to cool, then transfer them to an airtight container. Store in the refrigerator for three to four days. Reheat in the microwave or in the oven.

How to cook sausage better? ›

Using water to cook to cook your sausage will allow it to cook more evenly, as the hot water will more thoroughly penetrate the interior. Fill a saucepan or pot with enough water to cover your sausages, then bring it to a boil. Use tongs to carefully place each link in the water, and reduce the heat to a simmer.

How long will uncooked sausage balls keep in the refrigerator? ›

All sausages- except dry sausage - are perishable and therefore must be kept refrigerated or frozen. Uncooked fresh sausage can be stored in the refrigerator one to two days; after cooking, keep for three to four days refrigerated (40 °F or less).

Are Tennessee pride sausage balls fully cooked? ›

The convenience of fully cooked provides easy preparation, food safe, consistent product - every time!

Can I freeze sausage? ›

Freezing keeps food safe indefinitely. Keep sausages in the freezer (0 °F or less) for one to two months for best quality.

How many carbs are in 4 sausage balls? ›

Tennessee Pride Sausage Balls (4 balls) contains 9g total carbs, 8g net carbs, 22g fat, 12g protein, and 280 calories.

Do sausage balls have protein? ›

Nutritional analysis (per serving):

11g protein. 18g fat.

Do eggs and sausage have carbs? ›

Scrambled Egg With Sausage (1 small egg) contains 0.9g total carbs, 0.9g net carbs, 11.7g fat, 9.1g protein, and 147 calories.

How long can sausage balls stay unrefrigerated? ›

Sausage balls can sit out while serving for up to two hours. Past that point, they should be refrigerated and reheated.

How long can sausage sit out before cooking? ›

Fresh sausages are sold raw, meaning you should treat them the same as any other perishable item. Raw sausage will stay fresh in the refrigerator for one or two days and in the freezer for one or two months. At room temperature, they will last a maximum of two hours.

How long can cooked sausage sit out? ›

The Two-Hour Rule. Cooked food can only stay in the temperature danger zone for so long before it becomes unsafe to eat. Havern explains: "The maximum amount of time perishable foods can [spend] in the danger zone is two hours. At two hours, the food must be consumed, stored correctly, or thrown away.

What sausage does not need to be refrigerated? ›

All sausage — except dry sausage — is perishable and therefore must be kept refrigerated. The following storage times should be followed for maximum quality.

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