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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nSausage Balls Ingredients<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n- Italian sausage<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Bisquick mix<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Sharp cheddar cheese<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Milk<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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In a large bowl, combine the sausage and Bisquick mix. Stir to combine. I usually do this with my hands as it’s much easier than trying to use a spoon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Once most of the baking mix has been incorporated, stir in the milk. Then stir in the shredded cheese.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Form 1-inch balls from the mixture, aiming to keep them all around the same size so they will cook evenly. Place on a baking sheet (or two, as needed) lined with parchment paper. Bake in the oven at 350\u00b0F for 20-22 minutes. If you want to be extra sure they are done, you can use a meat thermometer to make sure they have reached 160\u00b0F.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Yes, you can air fry these! Air fry at 350\u00b0F for 12-15 minutes. You can use parchment paper in an air fryer but I don’t find this necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/sausage-ball-ingredients.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nTips & Substitutions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n- I like Italian breakfast sausage for these, like Jimmy Dean sausage or similar brands. But you can use any kind of pork sausage.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- If you use a more plain flavored sausage, then I would add some spices to the mix like garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, or some fresh herbs.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- I almost always use sharp cheddar for this recipe, but if you want to swap this for other kinds like pepper jack cheese or colby cheese you can. I would avoid cheese with a much higher moisture content, like fresh mozzarella.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- You can use water instead of milk if you need. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Personally, I do not rotate the sausage balls as they bake because I like the crispy bottoms they will develop, BUT if you want them to bake more uniform you may want to flip them halfway through baking.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- I like these sausage balls as is, but it’s fun to serve them with a dipping sauce for those who might want one. I recommend BBQ sauce<\/a>, buffalo sauce<\/a>, honey mustard<\/a>, ranch dressing<\/a> or yum sauce<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- You can make these a day or two ahead of time and simply cover and refrigerate uncooked sausage balls until you’re ready to bake. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Once baked, you can store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for at least 3 days.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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In a large bowl, combine the sausage and Bisquick mix. Stir to combine. I usually do this with my hands as it’s much easier than trying to use a spoon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Once most of the baking mix has been incorporated, stir in the milk. Then stir in the shredded cheese.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Form 1-inch balls from the mixture, aiming to keep them all around the same size so they will cook evenly. Place on a baking sheet (or two, as needed) lined with parchment paper. Bake in the oven at 350\u00b0F for 20-22 minutes. If you want to be extra sure they are done, you can use a meat thermometer to make sure they have reached 160\u00b0F.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Yes, you can air fry these! Air fry at 350\u00b0F for 12-15 minutes. You can use parchment paper in an air fryer but I don’t find this necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nTips & Substitutions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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