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New Year's Eve Cheesy Sausage Balls

Cheesy sausage balls combine sharp cheddar, pork breakfast sausage, and baking mix in easy oven-baked bites. They bake until browned, with a center temperature of 160°F, making them a hearty appetizer for a New Year's Eve spread.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Resting 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 370
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose baking mix such as Bisquick
  • 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese finely shredded
  • 1 lb pork breakfast sausage uncooked
  • 0.25 cup whole milk

Equipment

  • 1 large rimmed baking sheet

Method
 

  1. Heat the oven to 375°F.
  2. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  3. In a large bowl, stir together the baking mix and cheddar cheese.
  4. Add the sausage and milk.
  5. Mix with your hands until evenly combined.
  6. Shape the mixture into 1-inch balls.
  7. Arrange the balls about 1 inch apart on the prepared baking sheet.
  8. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until browned and the center of a sausage ball reaches 160°F on an instant-read thermometer.
  9. Let the sausage balls rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Use finely shredded cheese so it blends evenly. Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for 3–4 days, or freeze for up to 2 months. For a gluten-free variation, use a 1:1 gluten-free baking mix.