Description
Savory Bisquick sausage cheese balls bring hearty Southern comfort to party appetizers. Quick mixing and baking create irresistible bite-sized snacks perfect for sharing with hungry guests.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground pork sausage
Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups (240 grams) Bisquick baking mix
- 1 1/2 cups (170 grams) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup (25 grams) grated Parmesan cheese
Seasonings and Liquid:
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) milk
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper or a light grease coating.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, gather sausage, Bisquick mix, sharp cheddar, Parmesan, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper.
- Thoroughly blend all ingredients using hands to ensure complete integration, breaking up any clumps and creating a uniform mixture.
- Gently shape the combined mixture into compact, uniform 1-inch spherical portions, maintaining consistent size for even cooking.
- Arrange the formed balls strategically on the prepared baking sheet, allowing slight separation between each to promote balanced heat circulation.
- Transfer the baking sheet to the preheated oven and cook for 20-25 minutes, monitoring until the exterior turns a rich golden-brown and the internal temperature indicates complete cooking.
- Once removed from the oven, allow the sausage cheese balls to rest momentarily, permitting slight cooling and structural stabilization before serving.
Notes
- Swap sausage with turkey or plant-based alternatives for healthier protein options that still deliver delicious flavor and texture.
- Use gluten-free Bisquick mix to transform this recipe into a celiac-friendly or gluten-sensitive friendly appetizer without compromising taste.
- Experiment with different cheese combinations like smoked gouda, pepper jack, or aged cheddar to create unique flavor profiles that excite your taste buds.
- Prepare these sausage cheese balls ahead of time by assembling and freezing uncooked balls, then baking directly from frozen state for convenient meal prep and entertaining.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 410 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg