Prepared with just 3 simple ingredients, these sausage cheese balls are a classic holiday appetizer!
Prep Time 15 minutesminutes
Cook Time 25 minutesminutes
Total Time 40 minutesminutes
Servings 43balls
Ingredients
1(16 ounce)block sharp cheddar cheeseshredded
3cupsbaking mixsuch as Bisquick
16ouncesground pork sausageI use hot
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
Combine all ingredients in a large bowl until well incorporated (using your hands). Mixture will be very thick.
Shape into 1 ½ inch balls (about 1 ounce of mixture for each ball).
Place sausage balls onto prepared baking sheet about 1 inch apart.
Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until golden brown and sausage is fully cooked.
Place on a platter lined with paper towels to drain. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
Storage: Bring cooked sausage balls to room temperature. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days.Freezer Instructions:
Place the unbaked sausage balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper (about an inch apart).
Freeze for two hours, or until firm and solid.
Transfer to a resealable plastic freezer bag. Freeze for up to 3 months.
When ready to bake, arrange on a large rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment paper (1 inch apart) and allow to thaw for 30 minutes. Bake as instructed.