Description
Crispy sausage balls are a nostalgic, crowd-pleasing party snack featuring sharp cheddar, fresh herbs, and savory sausage. Golden brown and crunchy on the outside, tender and cheesy inside, they’re perfect for gatherings, brunches, or cozy nights in.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground pork sausage (mild or spicy)
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 1/2 cups biscuit baking mix (like Bisquick)
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh chives, minced (or green onions)
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder (optional)
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
- 2–3 tbsp milk (if mixture feels dry)
- Ranch dressing, honey mustard, or spicy aioli (for dipping, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine ground sausage, cheddar cheese, biscuit baking mix, parsley, chives, garlic powder, onion powder, baking powder, black pepper, and cayenne pepper if using. Mix until just combined. If mixture is dry, add milk as needed.
- Scoop heaping tablespoon portions and roll into balls about 1 inch in diameter. Place balls 1 inch apart on the prepared baking sheet (makes about 24-28 balls).
- Bake for 20-24 minutes, turning balls halfway through for even browning. They should be golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove from oven and transfer to a wire rack. Cool for 5-10 minutes to keep bottoms crispy.
- Serve warm with dipping sauces such as ranch, honey mustard, or spicy aioli.
Notes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 24 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Crispy Sausage Balls, Cheddar, Party Snack