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Cheesy Sausage Balls

Cheesy, meaty, and tender sausage balls are a staple passed hors d'oeuvres at holiday parties throughout the South. These savory bites are perfect for breakfast, appetizers, or game-day nibbles.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 15 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground pork sausage
  • 2 cups biscuit baking mix
  • 1 pound sharp cheddar cheese shredded

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Remove ground sausage from refrigerator and let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before preparing.
  2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  3. In a large bowl, combine room temperature sausage and biscuit mix. Mix with your hands until well combined.
  4. Add shredded Cheddar cheese and mix until fully incorporated.
  5. Roll mixture into about 30 walnut-sized balls (approximately 1-inch balls). Transfer to prepared baking sheets, spaced evenly apart.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, until golden brown and sausage is cooked through.