Description
These Cheddar Bay Sausage Balls are a deliciously savory appetizer combining the comfort of Cheddar Bay biscuit mix with flavorful breakfast sausage and sharp cheddar cheese. Baked to a golden perfection and brushed with a garlic butter mixture, these sausage balls are perfect for parties, game days, or a tasty snack.
Ingredients
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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)
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 seasoning packet from Cheddar Bay biscuit mix box (for garlic butter mixture)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350˚F to prepare for baking the sausage balls.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix the biscuit mix, breakfast sausage, and shredded cheddar cheese with your hands, working the mixture until it holds together. Add milk gradually if the dough feels dry to help it come together smoothly.
- Form Sausage Balls: Take small portions of the dough and squeeze them tightly in your hands, then roll between palms to form approximately 2-inch diameter balls. Repeat until you have formed about 32 sausage balls.
- Arrange on Baking Sheet: Place the sausage balls on a baking sheet about 1/2 inch apart. They will slightly expand when baking, so spacing should allow for a little room without much spreading.
- Bake: Bake the sausage balls in the preheated oven for 18-22 minutes or until they are cooked through and golden brown.
- Prepare Garlic Butter: While baking, combine the melted butter with the seasoning packet included in the biscuit mix box to create a savory garlic butter mixture.
- Brush and Serve: Once the sausage balls are out of the oven, brush them generously with the garlic butter mixture to add flavor and moisture. Serve warm.
Notes
- If the dough is too dry, add milk incrementally to avoid the mixture becoming too wet.
- For extra crispiness, you can broil the sausage balls for 1-2 minutes at the end of baking, watching closely to avoid burning.
- Leftover sausage balls can be refrigerated and reheated in the oven or microwave.
- Feel free to substitute sharp cheddar with your favorite cheese for a different flavor profile.
- Ensure sausage is fully cooked by checking internal temperature reaches 160˚F.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: cheddar bay sausage balls, sausage balls, appetizer, party food, savory snack, cheddar biscuit mix, baked sausage balls
