Cheddar Sausage Balls
Breakfast sausage, shredded cheddar, and biscuit baking mix shaped into small balls and baked until golden.
Equipment
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Large mixing bowl
- Instant read thermometer
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb bulk breakfast sausage pork or turkey
- 2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese freshly shredded
- 2 cup biscuit baking mix
- 2 tbsp milk optional, if the dough is crumbly
- ¼ tsp garlic powder optional
- 1 tsp dried parsley optional
Instructions
Cooking
- Heat. Heat the oven to 350 degrees F and line a sheet with parchment.
- Mix. Combine the sausage, cheese, and baking mix by hand until sticky.
- Shape. Roll into balls the size of a walnut.
- Bake. Bake twenty to twenty five minutes until golden and 160 F.
Notes
Substitutions: Turkey sausage replaces pork, though it must reach 165 F.
Tips: Shred the cheese yourself and add milk only if the dough is crumbly.
Storage: Refrigerate for four days or freeze for up to three months.
Nutrition does not include the optional milk, garlic powder, and parsley. Each serving is one ball.