Description
Cheddar Bay Sausage Balls are a truly irresistible appetizer that will have your guests raving. With their perfect balance of savory sausage, melted cheddar cheese, and a hint of spice, these bite-sized delights are sure to be the star of any gathering.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground sausage
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 cup biscuit mix
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley
- 1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning
Instructions
1. Preheat the Oven: Start by preheating your oven to 375°F.
2. Mix the Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the ground sausage, shredded cheddar cheese, biscuit mix, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika. Use your hands to gently mix the ingredients until they’re well incorporated, being careful not to overmix.
3. Form the Balls: Wet your hands with a bit of water to prevent the mixture from sticking, and roll the sausage mixture into 1-inch balls, placing them on a parchment-lined baking sheet with about 1 inch of space between each one.
4. Bake to Perfection: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake the sausage balls for 18-20 minutes, or until they’re golden brown and cooked through.
5. Prepare the Butter Mixture: While the sausage balls are baking, mix the melted butter with dried parsley and Old Bay seasoning in a small bowl.
6. Brush and Serve: As soon as the sausage balls come out of the oven, brush them with the butter mixture, ensuring each one is evenly coated. Serve the Cheddar Bay Sausage Balls warm.
Notes
To ensure your Cheddar Bay Sausage Balls turn out exactly as you’d hoped, here are a few helpful tips:
– Use Room-Temperature Sausage: Starting with sausage at room temperature makes it much easier to mix and form the balls.
– Adjust the Spice Level: If you like a little extra kick, try adding a pinch of cayenne pepper to the mixture for a spicy twist.
– Store Leftovers Properly: Any leftover Cheddar Bay Sausage Balls can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 sausage balls
- Calories: 75
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg