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This sausage balls recipe is perfect for brunch, game day snacks, or party appetizers.
For years I have been in a real rut. A sausage balls rut that is. I make them every Christmas morning, but seldom through the rest of the year.
I mean, I do make them here or there as a quick breakfast for the boys, but until recently, I always made them the same way.
2 cups of biscuit mix
2 cups of shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 pound of sage ground sausage
Easy peasy.
This year, however, I decided to live a little and try something new. I added a few more ingredients and they turned out awesome, if I do say so myself.
Ladies and Gentlemen, I present to you version 2.0 of my tasty…
Spicy Cheddar Cheese Sausage Balls
Oh, and for another amazing take on them, be sure to also check out the apple cheddar sausage balls recipe, too!
I hope you love these as much as my family does!
Total Servings 24
ground sausage, cheese and chives are mixed with biscuit dough to make these delicious sausage balls. They’re great for breakfast, brunch, a snack, or an appetizer.
5 minPrep (inc. refrigeration & rest time)
25 minCook Time
30 minTotal Time
Ingredients
- 1 pound of ground sausage, I used medium
- 2 C of biscuit mix, like Bisquick
- 1/4 C water
- 2 C shredded sharp cheddar
- 1/2 finely chopped chives
- 1/4 tsp of cayenne pepper, or to taste
- sour cream, to dip, optional
Instructions
- Heat oven to 350 F.
- Mix dry ingredients into a large mixing bowl; add chives, then incorporate the sausage.
- Form into small balls (about 1-inch in diameter). Place on a parchment lined cookie sheet 2 inches apart.
- Bake at 350 for 25 minutes.
- I make mine ahead of time and place in a resealable bag after they’ve cooled down. Just reheat in the oven for a few minutes until warm.