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Cheddar Bay Sausage Balls Recipe

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Cheddar Bay Sausage Balls are a delicious and savory appetizer made with a blend of Cheddar Bay biscuit mix, breakfast sausage, sharp cheddar cheese, and a touch of milk. Baked until golden and brushed with garlic butter, these bite-sized balls are perfect for parties, snacks, or game day treats.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 1 box Cheddar Bay biscuit mix (11.36 ounces)
  • 16 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1 seasoning packet (included with biscuit mix)

Wet Ingredients

  • 16 ounces breakfast sausage
  • ¼ cup milk, as needed
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350˚F to ensure it reaches the ideal temperature for baking the sausage balls evenly.
  2. Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the Cheddar Bay biscuit mix, breakfast sausage, and shredded cheddar cheese. Use your hands to thoroughly mix until the mixture begins to hold together. Add milk a little at a time if necessary to moisten the dough and help it form a cohesive texture.
  3. Form Sausage Balls: Take a small portion of the dough and squeeze tightly with your hand to bring it together, then roll it between your palms to create a ball approximately 2 inches in diameter. Continue this process until you have formed about 32 sausage balls.
  4. Arrange and Bake: Place the formed sausage balls on a baking sheet, spacing them about ½ inch apart. Although they will expand slightly during baking, close placement is fine. Bake in the preheated oven for 18-22 minutes or until thoroughly cooked and golden brown.
  5. Prepare Garlic Butter and Brush: While the sausage balls bake, combine the melted butter with the seasoning packet included in the biscuit mix to create a flavorful garlic butter glaze. Once the sausage balls are out of the oven, brush them generously with this mixture for a rich, savory finish.

Notes

  • Use gloves or lightly grease your hands when forming the sausage balls to prevent sticking.
  • If the mixture is too dry, gradually add more milk until it binds well.
  • Make sure sausage is cooked through to an internal temperature of 160°F for safety.
  • These sausage balls can be made ahead and reheated in the oven at 350˚F for 10 minutes.
  • For a spicier kick, consider adding a pinch of red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper to the mixture.

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