Sausage-Cheese Balls

Recipe Ingredients

With these easy ingredients, you can create deliciously cheesy Bisquick sausage balls.

Bisquick: Instead of measuring out flour, baking powder, salt, and fat, just measure the Bisquick! It binds the other ingredients together, provides the perfect sausage ball texture, and keeps them light and tender.

Sausage: Use Italian or mild pork sausage for the best results, but feel free to experiment! 

Cheddar Cheese: The preferred choice for its flavor and excellent melting quality, full-fat shredded cheddar gives these appetizers the perfect texture.

Parmesan Cheese: Use the grated version as it helps hold the balls together better than the shredded form.

Milk: It adds moisture to the sausage mixture to help form the perfect balls. While we call for 2% milk, any variety will work. 

How to Make Sausage-Cheese Balls

Below are some tips for perfect sausage cheese balls. Refer to the recipe for the complete instructions.

1. Oven Prep

Heat your oven before you prep so it will be hot when you’re ready to bake. Spraying the pans with cooking spray or lining with parchment paper prevents sticking.

2. Make the Sausage Mixture

Combine all ingredients (except dipping sauce) until thoroughly mixed. You can use clean hands (wearing gloves if you prefer) or a large spoon. Break up the sausage as you add it to the bowl for faster mixing.

3. Shape Sausage Balls

Shape uniform balls for even cooking and leave a little space between on the pan for better browning. Portion scoops (also called “cookie scoops” or “dishers”) can be purchased at restaurant supply stores or online. For this recipe, a #60 scoop is perfect for scooping 1 1/2-inch balls.

4. Bake and Serve

For even browning, rotate the baking sheets halfway through baking. Remove the balls from the pans as soon as they come out of the oven to prevent sticking.

How to Store (and Reheat) Sausage-Cheese Balls

Use these guidelines for storing and reheating sausage-cheese balls to enjoy whenever you like.

Storing Sausage Balls

For food safety, store cooled sausage balls as soon as possible. 

• Refrigerator

  Place in a food storage container with a tight-fitting lid. Refrigerate up to 3 days. 

• Freezer

  Place in a freezer-safe food storage container. Separate layers using waxed paper or parchment paper to help avoid the balls from freezing together. Store in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Reheating Sausage Balls

Microwaving reheats sausage balls best, preventing dryness. 

• From Refrigerated 

  Microwave desired number of sausage balls uncovered on medium-high (70%) for 1 to 3 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 165°F when tested with an instant-read thermometer. 

• From Frozen 

  Microwave desired number of sausage balls uncovered on medium (50%) for 1 to 2 minutes (depending on the quantity), until thawed. Then microwave on medium-high (70%) 1 to 2 minutes longer or until centers reach 165°F when tested with an instant-read thermometer.