Sausage Balls

Name: Sausage Balls
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 8 - 12 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 3/4 c. all-purpose flour; 1 tbsp. baking powder; 1 tbsp. Creole seasoning; 1 lb. ground pork sausage; 1 (8-oz.) block cream cheese, softened; 2 c. shredded sharp cheddar cheese; 2 green onions, finely chopped; 1/2 c. mayonnaise; 2 tbsp. honey; 2 tbsp. yellow mustard; 1 tbsp. whole grain mustard; 2 tsp. white vinegar

Perfect for breakfast or any time of day!

By Leah PerezPublished: Oct 19, 2023

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the pioneer woman's sausage balls recipe

Yields:

8 - 12 serving(s)

Prep Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

40 mins

With just a few ingredients and a couple minutes of rolling, you have a tray full of salty, cheesy, addictive sausage balls on the table for all to enjoy. Whether they're eaten for a quick breakfast bite, as an easy party appetizer, or as a poppable snack anytime of day, these sausage balls are sure to satisfy everyone's savory cravings. It’s like a delicious sausage biscuit, but in bite-sized form! Served up with a sweet and tangy honey mustard dipping sauce, it’s impossible to just eat one.

What are sausage balls?

The basic ingredients for sausage balls are raw sausage, shredded cheese, and Bisquik pancake mix. While there is no knocking the original, this recipe takes these simple components and makes them even tastier! While pancake mix is a convenient pantry item, you can easily recreate the magic with good ol’ all-purpose flour and baking powder. Using Creole seasoning or seasoned salt makes these sausage balls total flavor bombs! And is there anything that cream cheese can’t improve? The answer is know, and these are proof. Cream cheese provides a bit of liquid, fat, and addictive flavor to hold these sausage balls together. Finally, a bit of green onion lends flavor and a welcome hint of green!

What do you serve with sausage balls?

This recipe comes with an easy honey mustard dipping sauce, but there are so many other dips and sauces that these would be great with! Ranch dressing, burger sauce, tzatziki, or even warm country gravy would be delicious with these savory bites.

Can sausage balls be made ahead?

Making a big batch of sausage balls is a great way to meal prep snacks and breakfasts. Fully cooked sausage balls will keep in the freezer for up to 2 months. Simply take the desired amount out of the freezer and microwave them for 1 to 2 minutes until sizzling. They can also be baked or air-fried at 350 degrees for 10 to 15 minutes until sizzling.

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Ingredients

For the sausage balls:

1 3/4 cups
all-purpose flour
1 Tbsp.
baking powder
1 Tbsp.
Creole seasoning
1 lb.
ground pork sausage
1
(8-oz.) block cream cheese, softened
2 cups
shredded sharp cheddar cheese
2
green onions, finely chopped

For the honey mustard dipping sauce:

1/2 cup
mayonnaise
2 Tbsp.
honey
2 Tbsp.
yellow mustard
1 Tbsp.
whole grain mustard
2 tsp.
white vinegar

Directions

1. Step 1For the sausage balls: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. Step 2In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and Creole seasoning until well combined.
3. Step 3In a large bowl, crumble the raw sausage. Add the cream cheese, cheddar cheese, green onion, and flour mixture. Use clean hands to knead the ingredients together.
4. Step 4Scoop and roll the sausage mixture into 1-tablespoon-sized balls and place on the prepared baking sheets.
5. Step 5Bake until golden brown and cooked through, 20 to 25 minutes.
6. Step 6For the honey mustard dipping sauce: Meanwhile, in a small bowl, stir together the mayonnaise, honey, yellow mustard, whole grain mustard, and vinegar until well combined.
7. Step 7Serve the sausage balls warm or at room temperature with the honey mustard dipping sauce.

Tip: Feel free to switch up the flavors! Use other raw sausages such as hot Italian or maple. Switch up the shredded cheese with pepper jack or Swiss.

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