Description
These Cheddar Bay Sausage Balls are a savory, cheesy appetizer made with a biscuit mix, spicy breakfast sausage, and sharp cheddar cheese. Perfectly baked and brushed with a flavorful garlic butter mixture, they’re a crowd-pleasing snack or party treat that comes together quickly and easily.
Ingredients
Cheddar Bay Sausage Balls
- 1 box Cheddar Bay biscuit mix (11.36 ounces)
- 16 ounces breakfast sausage
- 16 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- ¼ cup milk (as needed)
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 seasoning packet (included with biscuit mix)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350˚F (175˚C) to prepare for baking the sausage balls.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the Cheddar Bay biscuit mix, breakfast sausage, and shredded cheddar cheese. Use your hands to thoroughly work the mixture until it starts to hold together. Slowly add the milk a little at a time to moisten the dough and help it come together into a manageable consistency.
- Form Sausage Balls: Take small portions of the dough and squeeze tightly with your hand to bring it together. Roll each into approximately 2-inch-sized balls. Continue until you have about 32 sausage balls.
- Arrange on Baking Sheet: Place the sausage balls on a baking sheet spaced about ½ inch apart. They will expand slightly during baking, so spacing them close but not touching works best.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 18-22 minutes or until the sausage balls are fully cooked and lightly browned.
- Prepare Garlic Butter Mixture: While the sausage balls bake, combine the 2 tablespoons of melted butter with the seasoning packet that came with the biscuit mix. Mix well to create a garlic butter glaze.
- Brush and Serve: Once out of the oven, immediately brush the sausage balls with the garlic butter mixture to coat them generously. Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- Using hands to mix helps ensure the sausage doesn’t get overworked and the balls hold together well.
- Milk quantity can be adjusted slightly to achieve the perfect dough consistency for rolling.
- For extra flavor, you can add a pinch of cayenne pepper or smoked paprika to the mixture.
- Serve these warm for the best taste experience, they can also be reheated in the oven.
- Leftovers store well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and can be reheated in the oven or microwave.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
