Description
These classic Bisquick sausage balls are cheesy, savory, and irresistibly tender thanks to a simple warm-sausage trick. Perfect for parties, brunches, and game-day spreads.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups Bisquick baking mix
- 1 lb ground pork sausage (mild or hot)
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- Optional: 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Let sausage sit at room temperature for 10–15 minutes.
- Lightly moisten shredded cheese with 1–2 tablespoons of water or milk.
- In a large bowl, combine sausage, Bisquick, and cheese. Mix with clean hands until well combined.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions and roll into firm balls. Place 1 inch apart on baking sheet.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden and crisp on the edges.
- Cool for 5 minutes before serving warm with dipping sauce.
Notes
Pro Tip: Use room-temperature sausage and moistened cheese to keep the sausage balls soft and juicy. You can also add 4 oz of softened cream cheese for extra richness or swap in spicy sausage for more heat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 balls
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: bisquick sausage balls, appetizer, cheddar, easy, party food