Bisquick Sausage Balls

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My Bisquick Sausage Balls recipe is the perfect appetizer or snack to serve your party guests or family! These savory cheesy sausage balls are great any time of the year and many people like to serve them with a dip such as ranch dressing or any one of their other favorite dipping sauces!

This is one of my favorite appetizer recipes because it is so delicious and everyone loves them!

These classic Bisquick sausage balls can be made ahead of time and can be frozen for later use!

These are bite-sized finger foods, yet are so versatile that they can be used as a side dish with pancakes and maple syrup for breakfast.

If you are needing other breakfast ideas, be sure to try my foolproof cinnamon rolls, easy breakfast quiche, or my apple cinnamon croffle!

What are Bisquick Sausage Balls

Bisquick sausage balls are yummy sausage cheese balls mixed with other simple ingredients, including shredded cheddar cheese, pork sausage, milk, cream cheese, and Bisquick!

It is an easy recipe to make and great to serve as party appetizers, on game day, or even for an after school snack when kids are needing some extra protein to get through the day.

They can be served with various dips such as ranch dressing, bbq sauce, or honey mustard sauce.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

This recipe makes the best sausage balls that are perfectly bite-sized, making a perfect appetizer for kids and adults!
Although it’s usually used as an appetizer, it is honestly a great breakfast item to make for your kids before school and a fun and different lunch idea!
Savory and cheesy recipes like these sausage balls are satisfying to the taste buds and the belly!
All of the ingredients can be easily found at local grocery stores.

Tell Me About Bisquick Sausage Balls

Taste– Cheesy and savory goodness would describe these easy Bisquick sausage balls.
Texture– They are tender, smooth, and warm when right out of the oven.
Ease– The hardest part is rolling the meat into 1-inch balls. The rest is simply just mixing the ingredients after cooking the sausage.
Time– This classic appetizer takes about 20 minutes to prepare and 20-25 minutes to bake.

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Ingredients for Bisquick Sausage Balls

Bisquick Mix– Bisquick is a baking mix made of flour, leavening ingredients, oil, shortening, corn starch, and sugar.
Pork Sausage– Ground sausage is just pork that has been ground so that you can make sausage patties or sausage balls. It is not as spicy as Italian sausage.
Shredded Cheddar Cheese– Cheese is what makes these sausage balls so delicious! Sharp cheddar cheese adds a more intense and bold flavor than mild cheddar, so use which one you prefer. You can shred your own or buy the pre-shredded cheese.
Milk– Using milk in your sausage balls adds flavor and moisture to these cheesy sausage balls.
Cream Cheese– Cream cheese is definitely creamy and delicious. For best results, don’t forget the cream cheese as it really is the finishing touch!

Steps for Making Bisquick Sausage Balls

Mix Ingredients– Preheat your oven to 350 degrees and prepare the baking sheet with parchment paper. Mix all your ingredients in the bowl of a stand mixer using the paddle attachment.
Form the Sausage Balls– Using a small cookie scoop or spoon, shape mixture into 1 or 2 inch balls and place them on the baking sheet.
Bake– Bake for 20-25 minutes and cool for 15 minutes before eating.

Variations for Bisquick Sausage Balls

Turkey Sausage– Turkey sausage is a good option for those watching saturated fats and calories.
Worcestershire Sauce– This sauce helps to bring out the flavors of the other ingredients.
Pepper jack Cheese– Pepper jack cheese adds extra spice to the sausage balls because of the spicy peppers in the cheese.
Italian Seasoning and Dried Herbs– These seasonings add an extra bit of flavor to your ground pork sausage and the sausage mixture.

Tips for the Best Bisquick Sausage Balls

It’s good to offer a variety of dips for your guests to use with your sausage balls.
You can plan ahead and make your Bisquick sausage balls ahead of time and freeze them before baking!
Make sure you use a parchment-lined baking sheet to save on messy clean-up later!
Bake the sausage balls until they are a golden brown color!

How to Store Leftover Bisquick Sausage Balls

You can store your classic sausage balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 to 4 days.

How to Reheat Bisquick Sausage Balls

You can reheat Bisquick Sausage Rolls in the oven at 350 degrees until they are warm throughout. You can also warm them up in your microwave, although they may not be as tender.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you bake the sausage rolls if they are frozen?

If you would like to freeze them, place them in the freezer on a cookie sheet first so that they don’t stick together. Then place the uncooked sausage balls in a freezer bag for up to 3 or 4 months. You can take them out of the freezer and bake them right away without thawing them first.

Can Bisquick Sausage Rolls be cooked in a slow cooker?

Yes, they can. Turn your crockpot on high and cook the sausage rolls for 2-3 hours.

How can I keep my Bisquick Sausage Rolls warm so that guests can enjoy them without them getting too cold during a party?

You can keep them in your crock pot with the lid on and set it to the warm setting.

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