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Sausage-Cheese Balls

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  • Prep 25 min
  • Total 50 min
  • Servings 102
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What does it take to become one of our most-requested recipes, approved by nearly 2,000 home cooks? In the case of this Sausage Cheese Balls appetizer, it must be quick and easy to prepare, include a make-ahead option and be ranked as a hands-down favorite. This Sausage and Cheese Balls recipe has all three, plus it creates 102 servings of these delicious bites!
By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated Sep 26, 2023
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Ingredients

  • 3 cups Bisquick™ Original Pancake & Baking Mix
  • 1 lb uncooked bulk pork sausage
  • 4 cups shredded cheddar cheese (16 oz)
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary leaves, crushed
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley or 1/2 teaspoon parsley flakes
  • Barbecue sauce or chili sauce, if desired

Steps

  • 1
    Heat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease bottom and sides of 2 rimmed 15x10x1-inch baking pans.
  • 2
    In large bowl, stir together all ingredients except barbecue sauce, using hands or spoon. Shape mixture into 1-inch balls. Place 1/2 inch apart on pans.
  • 3
    Bake 20 to 25 minutes, rotating pans halfway through bake time, until brown. Immediately remove from pan; transfer to serving platter. Serve warm with sauce for dipping.

Tips from the Betty Crocker Kitchens

  • tip 1
    What is sausage? Nothing more than finely chopped and well-seasoned meat; sausage choices are nearly unlimited—from pork to chicken and turkey. But all sausages depend on some degree of fat in the mixture, which gives it its succulence and delicious flavor.
  • tip 2
    Lightly wet your hands to roll the balls to prevent sticking.
  • tip 3
    Using a small (1 tablespoon) cookie scoop makes forming the Sausage-Cheese Balls a quick and easy task.
  • tip 4
    Since these are the ultimate party food, they’re worth planning ahead for. Roll them up and freeze on baking sheets until firm. Then plop them into resealable plastic freezer bags and store for up to 1 month. Bake as needed, no defrosting required, at 350°F for 25 to 30 minutes, or until golden brown.
  • tip 5
    Offer a variety of dips when serving these up to guests. Try barbecue sauce, chili sauce, a mayo/yogurt dressing mixed up with a good sprinkle of garlic salt, lots of chopped fresh herbs and more Parmesan cheese, or a blend of Ranch dressing with a spoonful of basil pesto.

Nutrition

40 Calories, 2 1/2g Total Fat, 2g Protein, 3g Total Carbohydrate, 0g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Cheese Ball
Calories
40
Calories from Fat
25
Total Fat
2 1/2g
4%
Saturated Fat
1 1/2g
7%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
5mg
2%
Sodium
90mg
4%
Potassium
15mg
0%
Total Carbohydrate
3g
1%
Dietary Fiber
0g
0%
Sugars
0g
Protein
2g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
0%
0%
Vitamin C
0%
0%
Calcium
4%
4%
Iron
0%
0%
Exchanges:
0 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 0 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
0
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

More About This Recipe

  • Here’s the anatomy of a perfect snack: It’s bite-sized, boldly flavored and full of warm, gooey cheese. The handy shortcut ingredient for making these appetizer superstars is Bisquick™ Original Pancake & Baking Mix, which ensures a perfect dough every time. This party-perfect recipe makes a whopping 102 sausage balls that are easy to mix, form and freeze in advance. Just pop the meatballs in the oven when guests are coming, and they’ll be greeted by the warm, savory aroma of this delicious treat when they arrive. Our favorite tip for making this classic appetizer is to use a spring-loaded scoop, like you might use for cookies or ice cream. Not only is this quicker than forming each sausage ball by hand, but it guarantees even sizing for even baking. If you love making these Bisquick™ sausage balls, check out more of our favorite meatball recipes.
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