Sausage Balls Recipe
Bake pork sausage, sharp cheddar, Bisquick, milk, and Italian seasoning into savory, golden appetizers with crisp bottoms and cheesy centers in 35 minutes.
Equipment
- rimmed baking dish
- Cookie Scoop
- Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
- 2 cups Bisquick
- 1 pound pork sausage
- 16 ounces sharp cheddar cheese (grated)
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Set the oven to 350°F (177°C) and coat a rimmed baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. The prepared surface should look lightly slick, which helps the bottoms release after baking.
- Combine the Bisquick, pork sausage, grated cheddar, milk, and Italian seasoning in a mixing bowl, then scoop and firmly compress the mixture into 1-inch balls before arranging them in the dish. The dough should hold together when squeezed, not scatter into loose crumbs.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until the sausage balls are richly browned. Look for sizzling, golden bottoms and a hot center when checked with an instant-read thermometer before serving warm.
Notes
Crumbly dough: If the mixture will not hold when pressed, work in a small splash of milk or broth gradually until it becomes cohesive.
Cheese tip: Grate cheese from a block rather than using bagged shreds. Freshly grated cheddar provides natural oils that bind the dough and keep the center tender.
Reheating: Arrange leftover sausage balls in a single layer in the oven until warmed through to restore their crisp bottom crust.
Nutrition information is an estimate based on common ingredients and serving sizes. Values may vary depending on brands, portions, and substitutions.