Description
Paula Deen’s Sausage Balls are a delicious, savory appetizer featuring a blend of spicy breakfast sausage, sharp cheddar cheese, and tender baking mix. These bite-sized treats are easy to make and perfect for breakfast, brunch, or party snacks, delivering classic Southern flavors with minimal effort.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1 pound breakfast sausage
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 1/2 cups baking mix
- 1/4 cup milk
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it is at the right temperature for baking the sausage balls evenly.
- Prepare Sausage: In a large mixing bowl, crumble the breakfast sausage into small pieces to help it mix uniformly with other ingredients.
- Add Cheese: Add the shredded cheddar cheese to the bowl with the crumbled sausage, which adds a rich, cheesy flavor to the mixture.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: Sift the baking mix into the bowl to combine it evenly with the sausage and cheese, ensuring no lumps remain.
- Add Milk and Combine: Pour the milk into the mixture and stir it using your hands or a spoon until all ingredients are fully incorporated into a moist dough.
- Form Balls: Using your hands, roll the mixture into small, roughly 1-inch diameter, bite-sized balls for uniform cooking.
- Arrange for Baking: Place the sausage balls onto an ungreased baking sheet, making sure to leave space between each ball for even heat circulation.
- Bake: Bake the sausage balls in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until they are golden brown and cooked thoroughly.
- Cool: After baking, remove the sausage balls from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes to enhance flavor and prevent burns.
- Serve: Serve the sausage balls warm as a tasty appetizer or snack and enjoy their savory, cheesy goodness.
Notes
- Using a baking mix ensures the sausage balls are tender and hold together well.
- Use sharp cheddar cheese for a more pronounced flavor.
- If you prefer spicier sausage balls, choose a hot breakfast sausage or add spices like cayenne pepper.
- Make sure not to overcrowd the baking sheet to allow even cooking.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated for a quick snack.
