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Sausage balls without Bisquick

Delightful sausage ball appetizer made from scratch without using a baking mix.
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Keyword party food
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings 8
Author Tara Buss

Equipment

  • 1 large mixing bowl
  • 1 baking sheet
  • parchment paper

Ingredients

  • 1 cup flour all purpose or gluten free 1 to 1
  • 1 ½ tsp baking powder
  • 1 ¼ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • ¼ tsp cayenne
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • 2 c sharp cheddar cheese
  • 3 tbsp butter melted
  • 1 lb pork sausage I used Bob Evans Naturally, room temperature to make mixing easier

Instructions

  • Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • In a large mixing bowl, stir together dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, salt, pepper, cayenne, and garlic powder.
  • Add in butter and cheese and stir until well combined.
  • Add sausage and mix in thoroughly with hands until it forms a ball. It will take time and lots of elbow grease but it will come together. You can alternatively use a stand mixer using the dough hook to mix.
  • Roll into golf ball sized balls and place evenly on a parchment lined baking sheet.
  • Bake at 400 degrees for 15 minutes. Flip and bake an additional 5 minutes until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 160 degrees F.

Notes

Allowing the sausage to come to room temperature before mixing helps it soften and make mixing easier.
Shredding your own cheese also provides more moisture and helps the mixture stick together and form into balls easier.