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Looking for a crowd-pleasing, easy-to-make recipe? These Sausage Balls are just what you need! Whether you’re craving a grab-and-go breakfast, a satisfying appetizer, or a hearty afternoon snack, these savory bites have you covered. Made with juicy sausage, sharp cheddar cheese, Bisquick, fresh chives, and a splash of milk, they come together in minutes.
The Best Bisquick Sausage Ball Recipe
These sausage balls are made with simple ingredients that still pack a lot of flavor. Perfectly golden and packed with flavor, these sausage balls are a guaranteed hit for any occasion. I’ve made them for breakfast or even a snack for my kids. Not only are they cheesy and fluffy, but they reheat great! I love making extra batches and storing them in the refrigerator or freezer as a grab-and-go food. Trust me, you will need a lot of options with kids in the house! It takes around a half hour to prepare and bake the sausage balls, so you don’t have to spend much time in the kitchen.
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Why You’ll Love These Sausage Balls
- Only 5 ingredients. This simple recipe only uses 5 ingredients, making it super convenient.
- Budget-friendly. Making a tasty appetizer like these sausage balls doesn’t cost a fortune.
- Family favorite. I promise the whole family will ask for these by name — including the kids!
What You’ll Need
Here are all the ingredients needed to make this savory sausage ball recipe. It’s incredibly easy! For exact measurements, scroll to the recipe card below.
- Cheddar cheese: I love sharp cheddar cheese for this recipe. I find it adds the perfect flavor to the biscuit and sausage. You may use pepper jack cheese or any variety of shredded cheese you prefer.
- Ground sausage: I use ground pork sausage. It’s not as strong as Italian sausage, but it adds the perfect savory flavor. You can substitute turkey sausage if you like.
- Biscuit mix: Simple Bisquick mix works perfectly here. Most quick mixes only require milk or water.
- Milk: I like the fat and moisture milk adds to the sausage balls. It keeps them perfectly fluffy in the middle.
- Dried chives: This adds a subtle onion flavor to the recipe that I enjoy. It doesn’t overpower the sausage and cheese.
How to Make Sausage Balls with Bisquick
Preparing and baking these sausage balls only takes four steps. In a total time of about 35 minutes, they will be ready to eat!
- Prep the oven and baking sheet. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Combine the ingredients. Add the cheddar cheese, ground sausage, biscuit, milk, and chives to a large bowl. Stir until the mixture is well combined.
- Form and bake. Using a cookie scoop divide and roll the sausage mixture into 24 1-inch balls. Place them on the pan and bake them in a preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Serve. It’s best to enjoy the sausage cheese balls warm!
Tips & Variations
- Make a dipping sauce. Dip these in ranch dressing or make a sauce like Homemade Cheese Sauce or Copycat Chick-fil-A sauce.
- Make it ahead. This is the perfect recipe to prepare ahead of time so you can save some work when you’re ready to eat.
- Shred the cheese yourself. Pre-shredded cheese has less moisture so I always recommend shredding cheese when possible.
- Variation – change up the Bisquick using Red Lobster Bisquick for these Cheddar Bay Sausage Balls.
How to Serve Bisquick Sausage Balls
Try serving with ketchup, honey mustard, hot sauce, cheese sauce, or combine sour cream with some sweet chili sauce. We also have a few different Fry Sauce Recipes that go amazing with these!
Proper Storage
Leftover sausage balls should be stored in an airtight container or a resealable bag in the fridge for 2-3 days. To make the outside crispy again, reheat them in the microwave or the oven.
To freeze them, place them in a freezer bag for 2-3 months. Thaw them in the refrigerator overnight before reheating them for best results.
More Appetizer Recipes
- Buffalo Chicken Dip
- Grape Jelly Meatballs
- Fried Eggplant
- Crack Dip Recipe
- Fried Cheese Curds
- 3-ingredien Crockpot Little Smokies
- Candied Jalapenos
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Ingredients
- 1 pound sharp cheddar cheese, freshly shredded
- 1 pound ground pork sausage
- 2 cups biscuit baking mix
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 Tablespoon dried chives
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the freshly shredded cheddar cheese, ground sausage, biscuit baking mix, milk, and chives.
- Form the dough into 24 balls and place on a large baking sheet.
- Bake the sausage balls at 350°F for 20-25 minutes, until golden brown and the sausage is fully cooked. Serve hot.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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Love these! Every time I have a function people always ask me to make them !
Thanks Beverly!
Great recipe, but I believe the listed egg is in error.
Thanks Susan! I edited the post. There is no egg in the recipe.
Do you cook the sausage first?
No, all the ingredients get mixed together and then baked.
How bad will they come out if I use shredded cheese,? That’s all I have . . .
I made them with shredded cheese and just added a little more milk and it was delicious!
We always make them with shredded cheese….no problem.
Have you tried gluten free Bisquick for this?
Kathy, we have not but it should work as well.
Yes and although good I thought it was a little dry. Next time I won’t add the full 2 cups.
Where can I get gluten free bisquick?
What sauce is pictured?
I want to know, too!
I want to know about the sauce also.
is there any eggs and how many
Cheryl, there are no eggs in the recipe.
Can you use flour instead of biskcuit?
Hi Elizabeth. Yes you can substitute 2 cups flour but you’ll need to add 3 teaspoons baking powder and 1 teaspoon salt and mix well.
Great recipes
These look delish! Thanks for sharing ! Can these be frozen .
Yes they can be frozen for up to two months.