Name: Sausage Cheese Balls: Ultimate Snack for Joyful Gatherings Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 cups Bisquick mix; 1 pound uncooked bulk pork sausage; 4 cups shredded Cheddar cheese; ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese; ½ cup milk; ½ teaspoon dried rosemary leaves, crushed; 1½ teaspoons chopped fresh parsley; Barbecue sauce or chili sauce

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Introduction

Sausage cheese balls are a comforting and flavorful snack, perfect for sharing at joyful gatherings with friends and family. Their golden, cheesy exterior and tender, savory interior make them an irresistible bite-sized treat.

The image shows a close-up of many small, round meatballs placed closely together in a white bowl with rounded edges. Each meatball has a golden brown, slightly crispy surface with melted yellow cheese on top, creating a shiny texture. Several meatballs are pierced by wooden toothpicks standing upright, adding vertical lines to the image. The background is softly blurred, highlighting the detailed texture of the meatballs and melted cheese in the foreground. The dish sits on a white marbled surface. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

3 cups Bisquick mix
1 pound uncooked bulk pork sausage
4 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
½ cup milk
½ teaspoon dried rosemary leaves, crushed
1½ teaspoons chopped fresh parsley
Barbecue sauce or chili sauce for dipping (optional)

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease the bottom and sides of a jelly roll pan or shallow casserole dish.
Step 2: In a large mixing bowl, combine the Bisquick mix, uncooked sausage, shredded Cheddar cheese, grated Parmesan cheese, milk, dried rosemary, and chopped fresh parsley. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
Step 3: Shape the mixture into 1-inch balls, rolling them gently to ensure they hold together, and place each ball evenly spaced on the prepared pan.
Step 4: Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the sausage cheese balls are golden brown and cooked through.
Step 5: Serve warm with barbecue sauce or chili sauce on the side for dipping, if desired.

Tips & Variations

For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or chopped jalapeños to the mixture.
Use sharp Cheddar for a bolder cheese flavor or try mixing in some mozzarella for extra gooeyness.
Fresh herbs like thyme or chives can be used instead of rosemary and parsley for a different aromatic touch.
Make them ahead of time and refrigerate the shaped balls before baking to help them hold their shape better.

Storage

Store any leftover sausage cheese balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat, warm them in a 350°F oven for 10 minutes or until heated through to maintain their crispy exterior.

How to Serve

The image shows a close-up of several golden-brown meatballs topped with melted yellow cheddar cheese. Each meatball is round and has a slightly crispy outside, with a soft and juicy texture visible. Some meatballs have wooden toothpicks stuck into them, standing upright. The meatballs are arranged tightly together inside a white dish with rounded edges. The scene sits on a surface with a white marbled texture. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use pre-cooked sausage for this recipe?

It’s best to use uncooked bulk sausage so it cooks evenly with the other ingredients. Pre-cooked sausage would require adjusting the baking time and could affect texture.

Can I make these ahead of time and freeze them?

Yes, you can shape the balls and freeze them on a baking sheet before transferring to a freezer bag. Bake directly from frozen, adding a few extra minutes to the cooking time.