Description
Sausage Cheese Balls are a fun and easy snack that combines ground sausage, cheese, and eggs, baked to golden perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground breakfast sausage
- 1 1/2 to 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 large eggs
- Ranch dressing (optional)
- Honey mustard (optional)
- Chive and onion sour cream (optional)
- Maple syrup (for breakfast, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground sausage, shredded cheddar cheese, and eggs. Mix thoroughly by hand until all ingredients are evenly distributed. The mixture should hold together when squeezed.
- For 12 large sausage balls, use 2 tablespoons of mixture for each ball. Roll the mixture between your palms to form smooth, round balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 1 inch apart.
- Bake large sausage balls for 40 minutes, or until they’re golden brown and cooked through. The internal temperature should reach 160°F.
- For 24 mini sausage balls, use 1 tablespoon of mixture per ball. Roll into smaller balls and place on the baking sheet. Bake for 20 minutes or until golden and cooked through.
- Let the sausage balls cool for 2-3 minutes before serving. Serve warm with your choice of dipping sauces like ranch dressing, honey mustard, or maple syrup for breakfast.
Notes
- Ensure the sausage is fully cooked by checking the internal temperature.
- Experiment with different cheeses for varied flavors.
- These are great for parties and gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 large sausage ball
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 50mg