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Delicious Cheese & Sausage Balls


***Some things are so addictive - chocolate, a good book, coffee, shopping...and these Cheese & Sausage Balls!  

My Aunt Julie brought the ingredients along when they came to stay with us last weekend.  Brad and I were both so happy!  This recipe is something that she makes on Christmas day every year, so it was a special treat for us to have them on William's birthday weekend!  

The best part? - This recipe is incredibly easy but absolutely packed with yummy deliciousness.  Each little bite is like biting into a sausage biscuit from your favorite breakfast restaurant.  Even though they are made with hot sausage, they're not too spicy.  Let me just say this - I usually don't like anything that's super spicy, and these are amazing!  We did leave out the cayenne pepper, but if you like the heat, by all means add it in!

This is the sort of thing that would make a perfect appetizer for a party.  They'd be so cute with a fancy little toothpick stuck in each one, and arranged in rows on a pretty platter.  If you volunteer to bring appetizers to a party or family gathering anytime soon, this just might be the recipe you're looking for!

Bon Appetit!***

 Before baking...

Cheese & Sausage Balls
Source:  Julie Culbreth

Ingredients:
3 cups Pioneer Brand Buttermilk Biscuit & Baking Mix OR Bisquick
1 lb. mild or hot sausage, depending on your preference
8 oz. extra sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
Cayenne pepper, to taste (optional)


Directions:
Mix baking mix and raw sausage.  Add softened cheese, then pepper.  Blend well.  Shape into 3/4 inch balls.  Bake at 375-400 degrees F, for about 15 minutes or until golden brown.  Devour!


Recipe makes 9 dozen.
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Comments

Kitty said…
These sound really interesting! Is the baking mix similar to Bisquick? I suppose I can find a copy-cat recipe for that, not something you really run across here in France! Thank you for the fun idea! I bet these would be perfect finger foods for Christmas morning!
February 19, 2011 at 9:44 AM
Celeste said…
Hi Kitty!! The original recipe actually called for Bisquick, so that would work perfectly! Thanks for posting! :)
February 20, 2011 at 12:33 PM
Anonymous said…
Do you have to cook the sausage?
February 23, 2013 at 6:47 PM
Anonymous said…
Yes, cook sausage, drain, add cheese then bisquick. Mix really well.
March 5, 2013 at 8:47 PM
Anonymous said…
I never cook the sausage before mixing with the bisquick. I mix it raw then cook in the oven.
April 26, 2013 at 11:58 PM
Anonymous said…
I tried cooking and raw and it didn't turn out good when cooked its much better raw when mixing in
June 8, 2013 at 6:24 PM
Anonymous said…
I've found that I have to add a little water so the mixture will stick together.
October 2, 2013 at 8:41 PM
Anonymous said…
I have been making these for years and I have never cooked the sausage first. I do only use 1 cup of baking mix (I may have to try it with 3) and they are always requested at parties. So no, you do not to cook the sausage first. I've also made these with maple sausage and sage sausage.
October 5, 2013 at 2:01 PM
rachwalston said…
do you shred the cheese or do you just do a soft block of cheese?
December 12, 2013 at 8:56 PM
Celeste said…
The recipe has been updated to include raw sausage and shredded cheese! :)
December 14, 2013 at 12:45 PM
Josh said…
I know it is almost a year since the last comment, but I just took these out of the oven and they are awesome.....I think I could use them as a breakfast under a nice country or sausage gravy.....kinda like biscuits and gravy all in one. These are so simple and a definite go to in the future for a quick and easy snack/breakfast THANKS!!!
November 12, 2014 at 9:49 AM
Anonymous said…
I made these for a football game get together and I did use 3 cups of the Bisquick. Next time I will use less, tasted the breading more than the sausage. But they were really good. I will be making them again for Thanksgiving with less Bisquick this time.

November 24, 2014 at 12:05 PM
Dee said…
Can these be made the night before and baked in the morning?
December 9, 2014 at 2:06 PM
Unknown said…
I make a big batch a freeze on sheet pans. Then take them off and put in, zip lock freezer bags. Then bake as many or few at the time that you want.
December 20, 2014 at 1:09 PM
Anonymous said…
Do not cook the sausage! Mix it all together with the sausage raw. It is very dry. I use my hands. Keep working it and it will all mix together.
These are awesome dipped in apple butter!
February 14, 2015 at 7:32 PM
Anonymous said…
Why would you cook the sausage when the recipe says to add the raw sausage? Is it a health thing or a not following directions thing?
February 6, 2016 at 10:33 PM
Anonymous said…
I use the raw sausage and shredded cheese. You can freeze and reheat(microwave)for breakfast, but there is usually none left.
December 15, 2016 at 2:32 PM
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