Description
Sizzling bisquick sausage balls deliver a crowd-pleasing appetizer that combines savory pork and sharp cheddar cheese. Guests will savor these irresistible bites that promise to vanish quickly from party platters.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Cheese:
- 1 pound (454 grams) uncooked sausage
- 4 cups (454 grams) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup (100 grams) shredded Parmesan cheese
Dry Ingredients:
- 3 cups (375 grams) Bisquick baking mix
Seasonings and Liquid:
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) milk
- 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup and non-stick surface.
- In a large mixing bowl, thoroughly combine ground sausage, Bisquick mix, shredded cheddar, and sharp cheese until the ingredients are evenly distributed and form a cohesive mixture.
- Use clean hands or a small cookie scoop to shape the mixture into uniform bite-sized spheres, ensuring each ball is compact and approximately 1-inch in diameter.
- Arrange the sausage balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about an inch apart to allow even heat circulation and prevent sticking.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, rotating the baking sheet halfway through cooking to ensure consistent golden-brown coloration and complete cooking.
- Remove from the oven when the exterior is crispy and the internal temperature reaches 160°F for food safety.
- Allow the sausage balls to rest on the baking sheet for 3-5 minutes, which helps them firm up and makes handling easier.
- Transfer to a serving platter and enjoy warm as a delightful appetizer or snack.
Notes
- Choose spicy or mild sausage based on heat preference, adjusting cayenne pepper accordingly.
- Shred cheese fresh for better melting and more authentic flavor compared to pre-shredded varieties.
- Avoid overmixing to prevent tough, dense sausage balls; mix just until ingredients are combined.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator and reheat in the oven to maintain crispiness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 157
- Sugar: 0.5 g
- Sodium: 413 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg