Bisquick Sausage Balls

5 from 15 votes

You only need three ingredients for these sausage balls, which are an easy appetizer for holiday parties or a quick make-ahead breakfast for busy mornings!

Course Appetizer, Breakfast, Snack

Cuisine American, Southern

Keyword Bisquick sausage balls, sausage balls, sausage balls from bisquick, sausage balls recipes, sausage balls with Bisquick

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 25

Total Time 40

Servings balls

Calories 165kcal

Author Blair Lonergan

Ingredients

1 lb. bulk pork sausage (hot or mild is fine), at room temperature (I use Country Mild Jimmy Dean sausage)
16 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, grated (at room temperature)
2 cups Bisquick baking mix
up to ¼ cup milk, as needed

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F. In a large bowl, use your hands or a rubber spatula to combine all of the ingredients. Add milk, one or two tablespoons at a time, until the mixture holds together.
Roll into golf ball-sized balls (I like to use a 1 ½ -inch dough scoop for this). Arrange on parchment-lined baking sheets.
Bake for approximately 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through. Serve warm or at room temperature.

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Notes

Room temperature ingredients: Let sausage and cheese sit out for 20-30 minutes before mixing for easier blending.
Grate your own cheese: Pre-shredded cheese contains anti-caking agents that make sausage balls drier. Grate from a block for best results.
Use regular pork sausage: Choose breakfast sausage with at least 15-20% fat. Lean or turkey sausage will result in dry, crumbly balls.
Add milk gradually: Start with 1-2 tablespoons and add more only if the mixture feels too dry to hold together. The dough should be workable but not sticky.
Check internal temperature: Sausage balls should reach 160°F internally to ensure the pork is fully cooked.
Make ahead or freeze: Assemble raw balls and refrigerate up to 24 hours before baking, or freeze baked balls for up to 3 months. Reheat in a 300°F oven or air fryer at 350°F.
Serving tip: These taste great warm or at room temperature, making them perfect for parties and buffets.

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