A very flavorful sausage and cheese appetizer (think: parties, holidays, and the super bowl!). It’s an AMAZING breakfast side dish too!
Equipment
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Mixing bowl
- Tablespoon (for measuring)
Ingredients
- 1 pound tube of ground sausage
- 1½-2 cups Shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 eggs
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 375°
- In a mixing bowl, combine the sausage, eggs, and cheese. This can be done with a mixer, but just like traditional meatballs or meatloaf, it’s easiest to mix by hand.
For 12 large sausage balls
- Larger sausage balls are 2 tablespoons of meat mixture. Roll the sausage into ball shapes and place them on a baking sheet prepared with parchment paper
- Bake for 40 minutes or until cooked through
For 24 mini sausage balls
- Mini sausage balls are 1 tablespoon of meat mixture. Roll the sausage into ball shapes and place them on a baking sheet prepared with parchment paper
- Bake for 20 minutes or until cooked through
Notes
Dipping suggestions
Ranch dressing, chive and onion sour cream, honey mustard, or for breakfast, maple syrup.
Make-Ahead and Freeze
Sausage Balls can be frozen in an airtight container for up to 2 months. Thaw and bake!