Smoked Sausage Balls Recipe – made with a delicious blend of breakfast sausage, smoked sausage, cream cheese, Bisquick, and cheddar cheese, all perfectly combined for a mouthwatering appetizer. Ideal for parties, game days, or holiday gatherings, these crowd-pleasers are easy to make and even easier to devour. Serve them with your favorite dipping sauces for an irresistible snack that everyone will love!
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Sausage Balls with Smoked Sausage
Smoked sausage balls are a flavor-packed treat that’s sure to please any crowd. Smoked sausage, breakfast sausage, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, and Cheddar Bay biscuit mix. The smoky undertones from the sausage infuse each bite with a robust flavor that’s simply irresistible. Whether served as an appetizer at parties or enjoyed as a savory snack, smoked sausage balls deliver a delightful burst of flavor that keeps everyone coming back for more!
How to Make Smoked Sausage Balls
This easy appetizer is super easy to make with only a few simple ingredients. Place smoked sausage links in the bowl of a food processor and process until finely chopped. Place smoked sausage in the bowl of an electric stand mixer fitted with the dough hook. Add pork sausage, Bisquick, cream cheese, and shredded cheese to the bowl. Mix on low speed until well combined.
Use a cookie scoop, scoop the sausage mixture into balls, and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake in a preheated oven until golden brown. Garnish with parsley and serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
Helpful Tips & Frequently Asked Questions
- If you don’t have a stand mixer, you can mix the sausage mixture by hand in a large mixing bowl.
- I use Conecuh Smoked Sausage and Jimmy Dean hot sausage.
- You can use any brand of smoked sausage and breakfast sausage.
- Can use turkey sausage and turkey smoked sausage for a lower calorie option.
- The sausage mixture is sticky. Resist the urge to add more biscuit mix.
- Use a cookie scoop to scoop the sausage mixture into 1-inch balls.
- I use sharp cheddar cheese in this recipe. You can use any cheese that you prefer. Shredded cheddar cheese or pepper jack cheese are both delicious.
- Add your favorite veggies to the meatballs:
- diced green chiles
- jalapeños
- onions
- bell peppers
- Rotel
- Can Sausage Balls be made in advance? Yes! You can form the sausage mixture into balls and place in the fridge until ready to bake.
- Can Sausage Balls be frozen? Yes. Form the sausage mixture into balls and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Place the baking sheet in the freezer and freeze. Transfer the frozen balls to a freezer bag.
- When ready to bake the sausage balls, place the frozen balls on a baking sheet and bake them as directed, adding a few minutes to the cooking time.
- There is no need to thaw the balls before baking.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Reheat in the microwave or air fryer.
What to Serve with Smoked Sausage Balls
These sausage balls are a favorite at our house. I already have a batch in the freezer for all the upcoming game day parties and holiday gatherings. They pair well with various sides and dips, making them the perfect appetizer for the holiday season and Christmas morning celebrations.
- For a classic pairing, consider serving them with a honey mustard dip, bbq sauce, or a creamy ranch dressing, which beautifully complements the smoky flavors.
- A fresh veggie platter, featuring crunchy celery sticks, carrot sticks, and bell pepper strips, adds a refreshing contrast and a healthy crunch.
- If you’re looking to elevate your spread, a warm, cheesy dip or a bowl of spicy queso can provide an indulgent touch that pairs perfectly with the sausage balls.
- They are also a hit at Christmas parties, where serving them alongside a cheese ball and chips and salsa can create a fun, hearty snack experience.
- This recipe is the perfect addition to your Christmas morning breakfast spread. Serve them alongside fluffy scrambled eggs, pancakes, and maple syrup, making your holiday gathering deliciously satisfying and memorable!
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Smoked Sausage Balls
Yield: 5 dozen
Smoked Sausage Balls Recipe – made with a delicious blend of breakfast sausage, smoked sausage, cream cheese, Bisquik, and cheddar cheese, all perfectly combined for a mouthwatering appetizer. Ideal for parties, game days, or holiday gatherings, these crowd-pleasers are easy to make and even easier to devour. Serve them with your favorite dipping sauces for an irresistible snack that everyone will love!
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Preheat oven to 400ºF.
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Place smoked sausage links in the bowl of a food processor and process until finely chopped.
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In the bowl of an electric stand mixer fitted with a dough hook, combine Bisquick, smoked sausage, breakfast sausage, cream cheese, and cheddar cheese. Mix until everything is incorporated into the sausage.
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Shape into 1-inch balls. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. (Can freeze at this point)
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Bake for 15-20 minutes, until golden brown.
- If you don’t have a stand mixer, you can mix the sausage mixture by hand in a large mixing bowl.
- I use Conecuh Smoked Sausage and Jimmy Dean hot sausage.
- You can use any brand of smoked sausage and breakfast sausage.
- Can use turkey sausage and turkey smoked sausage for a lower calorie option.
- The sausage mixture is sticky. Resist the urge to add more biscuit mix.
- Use a cookie scoop to scoop the sausage mixture into 1-inch balls.
- I use a sharp cheddar cheese in this recipe. You can use any cheese that you prefer. Shredded cheddar cheese or pepper jack cheese are both delicious.
- Add your favorite veggies to the meatballs:
- diced green chiles
- jalapeños
- onions
- bell peppers
- Rotel
- Can Sausage Balls be made in advance? Yes! You can form the sausage mixture into balls and place in the fridge until ready to bake.
- Can Sausage Balls be frozen? Yes. Form the sausage mixture into balls and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Place the baking sheet in the freezer and freeze. Transfer the frozen balls to a freezer bag.
- When ready to bake the sausage balls, place the frozen balls on a baking sheet and bake them as directed, adding a few minutes to the cooking time.
- There is no need to thaw the balls before baking.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Reheat in the microwave or air fryer.
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