Cheddar Cheese Sausage Balls (without Bisquick)
These crowd-please sausage balls are the perfect appetizer for all your holiday and potluck get togethers. If you've never had them, think about the flavors you love of a cheesy sausage breakfast biscuit, but in smaller, bite-size form. Serve them as-is or with your favorite dipping sauces like sweet chili sauce or ranch.
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Servings: 12 (makes about 2 ½ dozen)
Equipment
- dry measuring cups
- measuring spoons
- cheese grater
- liquid measuring cup
- chef's knife
- rimmed baking sheet
- cookie scoop
- large bowl
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 (8-ounce) block sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 pound ground mild pork breakfast sausage
- ¼ cup whole milk
- 3 tablespoon salted butter, melted
- Sliced green onions for garnish
- Sweet chili sauce and/or Ranch dressing for dipping (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Mix together the flour, baking powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper, onion powder, and cayenne pepper in a large bowl until well combined.
- Stir in the cheese and toss until the shreds of cheese are coated.
- Mix in the sausage, milk, and melted butter, stirring until the mixture is uniform.
- Scoop the mixture into 1 ½- to 2-inch balls using a cookie scoop, and place on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 20 to 23 minutes or until the sausage balls are golden brown and cooked all the through.
- Transfer the hot sausage balls to a platter and sprinkle with the green onions. Serve with desired sauces for dipping.