Description

Cheddar Bay Sausage Balls are a delicious savory appetizer combining sharp cheddar cheese, flavorful breakfast sausage, and the signature biscuit mix for a moist, cheesy, and tender bite-sized snack. These easy-to-make sausage balls are baked to golden perfection and finished with a buttery garlic seasoning for irresistible flavor, perfect for parties, game day, or snacks.

Ingredients

Scale

Main Ingredients

1 box Cheddar Bay biscuit mix (11.36 ounces)
16 ounces breakfast sausage
16 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
¼ cup milk (as needed)

Topping

2 tablespoons butter, melted
Seasoning packet from Cheddar Bay biscuit mix box

Instructions

Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350˚F to prepare for baking the sausage balls.
Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, add the Cheddar Bay biscuit mix, breakfast sausage, and shredded cheddar cheese. Use your hands to thoroughly combine and work the mixture until it holds together uniformly.
Adjust Moisture: Gradually add milk a little at a time as needed to moisten the dough, helping it come together without being too sticky or dry.
Shape Sausage Balls: Take small portions of the dough, squeeze tightly to bring it together, and roll between your hands to form roughly 2-inch diameter balls. Continue until you create about 32 sausage balls.
Arrange on Baking Sheet: Place the sausage balls about ½ inch apart on a baking sheet, allowing room for slight expansion during baking.
Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 18-22 minutes until the sausage balls are cooked through and golden on the outside.
Prepare Garlic Butter Topping: While baking, combine the melted butter with the seasoning packet from the biscuit mix box to create the savory garlic butter sauce.
Brush and Serve: Once baked, immediately brush the hot sausage balls generously with the garlic butter mixture to coat. Serve warm for the best flavor and texture.

Notes

Use fresh sharp cheddar cheese for optimal flavor and meltability.
If the dough feels too dry, add milk gradually a teaspoon at a time.
For a crispier exterior, bake a few extra minutes but be careful not to overcook and dry out the sausage balls.
These sausage balls can be made ahead and reheated in the oven for a few minutes before serving.
For a spicier kick, consider adding a pinch of cayenne pepper or smoked paprika to the mixture.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Appetizer
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

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