Cheese Sausage Balls

Here’s a classic Cheese Sausage Balls recipe — bite-sized, cheesy, savory, and perfect as an appetizer or snack!

🥘 Ingredients

• 1 lb (450 g) ground pork sausage (mild, hot, or a mix)

• 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese

• 1 ½ cups Bisquick (or self-rising flour as substitute)

• ¼ tsp garlic powder

• ¼ tsp onion powder

• ¼ tsp black pepper

• 2–3 tbsp milk (only if needed, helps bind if mixture is too dry)

• Optional: 2 tbsp cream cheese (makes them softer and richer)

🔥 Instructions

1. Preheat Oven → 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. Mix

   • In a large bowl, combine sausage, cheese, Bisquick, garlic powder, onion powder, and pepper.

   • Add a splash of milk if mixture feels too crumbly.

3. Shape

   • Roll into 1-inch balls (about the size of a walnut).

   • Place on prepared baking sheet about 1 inch apart.

4. Bake

   • Bake 20–25 minutes, until golden brown and cooked through.

5. Serve

   • Serve warm with dipping sauces like ranch, honey mustard, or spicy ketchup.