Easy Sausage Balls (3 Ingredients)
The easiest party food you'll ever make. Throw these together in a hurry with simple ingredients. Grab-n-go breakfast, holiday party food, appetizers, or even just a quick snack.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground sausage
- 1 Cup flour I've used all kinds, everything works!
- 8 oz sharp cheddar cheese grate by hand for beset texture
Makes: 2inch round, 2inch height
Instructions
- Grate your cheese.
- Preheat oven to 375°
- Mix sausage, flour, and grated cheese until well incorporate. Use your hands.
- Scoop and roll into 1" balls.
- Place on a parchment lined baking sheet. Make sure the sausage balls aren't touching each other.
- Bake at 375° for 20-25 minutes, until the edges are crispy.
Notes
- Freshly Grated Cheese: Pre-shredded cheese has anti-caking agents that can make sausage balls dry. For best melt and texture, always grate your own.
- Sausage Choices: Mild breakfast sausage keeps them family-friendly. Hot or spicy sausage gives extra kick. Maple sausage is great for breakfast spreads.
- Make Them Ahead: Mix and roll the sausage balls the night before, cover tightly, and refrigerate. Bake fresh the next morning for warm, cheesy bites without the morning mess.
- Freezer Tip: Freeze unbaked sausage balls on a baking sheet, then store in a freezer bag. Bake from frozen—no need to thaw.
- Add a Splash of Milk: If your mixture feels crumbly or too dry, add 2–3 Tbsp of milk before rolling. This keeps the texture soft and tender.
- Serving Size Guide: A 1-inch ball is perfect for appetizers (about 24 per batch). For bite-sized party food, roll smaller (~36). For hearty breakfast portions, roll larger (~18).
- Gluten-Free Swap: A 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works perfectly in place of all-purpose.
- Air Fryer Method: Cook at 375°F for 10–12 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through. This makes them slightly crispier and cuts down on bake time.
- Reheating Tip: Warm leftovers at 350°F for 8–10 minutes. Microwaving works in a pinch, but the oven keeps them crispy.
- Dip Pairings: Ranch, honey mustard, BBQ sauce, and marinara are classics. For holidays, try cranberry sauce or pepper jelly.
Nutrition
Calories: 58kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 3gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 9mgSodium: 62mgPotassium: 13mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 0.05gVitamin A: 95IUCalcium: 68mgIron: 0.3mg
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