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Published: October 10, 2017 Last Modified: July 14, 2019 By Sara 26 Comments

Sausage Cheese Balls

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These easy sausage cheese balls are the perfect appetizer, they’re packed full of savory flavor! Try serving bisquick sausage balls at your next party!

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A platter of sausage cheese balls with honey mustard sauce for dipping.

We’re heading into holiday party season and I realized that this site doesn’t have a ton of appetizer recipes. I’ve got plenty of dips, but not a whole lot of finger food variety. I’m here to change that with these easy sausage cheese balls. This recipe couldn’t be any easier and it’s meant to serve a crowd. These bisquick sausage balls will be the first thing to disappear off the food table, they’re that good!

Sausage cheese balls on a baking sheet.

The primary ingredients in this recipe are sausage, baking mix (aka Bisquick) and plenty of cheese. These ingredients are mixed together with some seasonings and rolled into balls. All you have to do from there is bake them and serve. Doesn’t get any simpler than that!

A plate of sausage cheese balls with cocktail forks.

These sausage cheese balls are made with pork breakfast sausage, it comes in rolls near the bacon at the grocery store. Now I’m sure a lot of you are going to ask if this recipe can be made with turkey sausage. I personally have never tried it that way, but you’re welcome to experiment! You could also use a different type of cheese if you’re not a cheddar fan, Monterey Jack would be a nice substitution. When you bake your sausage balls, make sure that you use a rimmed baking sheet. The sausage does let off a small amount of grease as it bakes, and you need a rimmed pan to make sure the grease doesn’t spill into your oven. And can I just tell you how good these smell while they’re baking?!

A pile of sausage cheese balls with a side of honey mustard.

You can garnish your sausage cheese balls with parsley if you like, but that’s totally optional. I just like to add a bit of color to what is otherwise a brown dish! Sausage balls go great with dipping sauces like honey mustard, or you can simply serve them as-is with some toothpicks or cocktail forks for serving.

These sausage cheese balls are definitely going on my Thanksgiving appetizer menu, you can’t stop at just one!

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A platter of sausage cheese balls with honey mustard sauce for dipping.
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4.95 from 20 votes

Sausage Cheese Balls

These easy sausage cheese balls are the perfect party appetizer, they're packed full of savory flavor!
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 36 balls
Calories 149kcal
Author Sara Welch

Ingredients

  • 2 16 ounce rolls pork sausage such as Jimmy Dean
  • 1 1/2 cups all purpose baking mix such as Bisquick
  • 4 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/3 cup grated onion
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • Optional garnish: chopped parsley
  • cooking spray

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Coat a rimmed sheet pan with cooking spray.
  • Place the sausage, baking mix, cheese, onion, garlic powder, milk and black pepper in a bowl; stir until thoroughly combined. A stand mixers works great for this!
  • Roll the meat mixture into 1 inch balls and place on the baking sheet. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until browned. Sprinkle with parsley if desired and serve.

Notes

Adapted from allrecipes.

Nutrition

Calories: 149kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 302mg | Potassium: 86mg | Vitamin A: 145IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 104mg | Iron: 0.5mg
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    Comments

    1. Erica says

      December 13, 2022 at 6:37 pm

      Is the pork sausage you used a sage or Italian style?

      Reply
      • Sara says

        December 14, 2022 at 12:52 pm

        I use the sage breakfast style sausage but either will work!

        Reply
    2. deonna says

      November 22, 2022 at 1:21 pm

      Hi! Can you prepare these the night before and bake them the next day?

      Reply
      • Sara says

        November 28, 2022 at 11:12 am

        Yes that’s fine!

        Reply
    3. Stephanie says

      February 11, 2022 at 9:28 am

      Do you serve them warm or cold?

      Reply
      • Sara says

        February 11, 2022 at 9:34 am

        These are best served warm!

        Reply
    4. Jay Alhadeff says

      April 21, 2021 at 3:30 pm

      I don’t eat Pork, but do you think it would work with Turkey Sausage?

      Reply
      • Sara says

        April 21, 2021 at 5:57 pm

        Yes that should be fine!

        Reply
    5. Lucy says

      November 27, 2019 at 12:08 pm

      Can I use complete pancake milk instead of bisquick , I don’t have that?

      Reply
      • Sara says

        November 27, 2019 at 1:28 pm

        I haven’t tried it but I think it could work!

        Reply
    6. Kim says

      October 16, 2019 at 8:28 pm

      I rarely have garlic powder. May I use fresh garlic?

      Reply
      • Sara says

        October 16, 2019 at 9:55 pm

        Yes that’s fine!

        Reply
    7. Bea says

      September 16, 2019 at 9:24 am

      5 stars
      These are so yummy I now always double the recipe so I get some too!

      Reply
    8. Aimee Shugarman says

      June 17, 2019 at 5:50 am

      5 stars
      Will definitely make these again. They were gobbled up on Father’s Day and I regret not sneaking more of them!

      Reply
    9. Mallory Lanz says

      June 17, 2019 at 1:48 am

      5 stars
      My family loves these cheesy meatballs!

      Reply
    10. Becky Hardin says

      June 16, 2019 at 7:28 pm

      5 stars
      These are the best ever! When I make them they do t last long!

      Reply
    11. Suzy says

      June 16, 2019 at 4:39 pm

      5 stars
      We will be making these again and again! Loved how easy it was!

      Reply
    12. Natasha says

      June 15, 2019 at 10:59 am

      5 stars
      These look so crispy and delicious! The perfect summer appetizer

      Reply
    13. Debbie says

      December 29, 2018 at 12:55 pm

      5 stars
      My husband loves these and wants them for New Years Day TV watching!

      Reply
    14. Gisela says

      December 25, 2017 at 4:26 am

      5 stars
      Great recipe. I make this often for Potlucks. I do add some chopped celery

      Reply
    15. Janese says

      December 19, 2017 at 5:10 pm

      5 stars
      Delicious! I made these and I’m taking them to the teachers’ Christmas party! If I can stop “tasting them!”

      Reply
      • sandra ylisto says

        December 21, 2018 at 6:38 pm

        I am wondering if these could be rolled ahead and frozen before baking?

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        • Sara says

          December 21, 2018 at 9:33 pm

          I’d probably bake them first, then freeze, thaw and warm back up!

          Reply
        • Brandi says

          December 29, 2018 at 1:51 pm

          Yes they can. I just did it. Much easier if you mix baking mix thoroughly into sausage before adding cheese. I use 1 lb sausage to 2 cups baking mix and 1 C sharp cheddar. Roll to walnut size. Baked for 25 min.

          Reply
      • Sandra says

        December 31, 2018 at 4:20 am

        5 stars
        Thank you!

        Reply
    16. Jill says

      November 21, 2017 at 12:18 pm

      4 stars
      great recipe, like the meatball concept. This recipe is exactly what I pack in my stuffed mushrooms. Precook meat with onion and mushroom stems then mix with the rest and stuff in mushroom caps and bake at 400 10-15 minutes. next time I am cooking into meatballs!! Thanks for the idea

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