Cheddar Bay Sausage Balls
Cheddar Bay Sausage Balls are a savory, cheesy appetizer featuring flavorful sausage and sharp cheddar cheese baked to golden perfection, perfect for parties or snack time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 24 sausage balls
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 pound breakfast sausage, uncooked
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup biscuit baking mix
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a baking sheet.
- In a large bowl, combine sausage, shredded cheddar, biscuit mix, and melted butter. Mix until well blended.
- Roll the mixture into 1-inch balls and place them about 1 inch apart on the prepared baking sheet.
- In a small bowl, mix garlic powder, parsley flakes, salt, and pepper. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the sausage balls.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove from oven, let cool for a few minutes, then serve warm.
Notes
For an extra spicy kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the mixture or serve with a spicy dipping sauce.