3-Ingredient Sausage Balls

Name: 3-Ingredient Sausage Balls
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups baking mix; 1 lb shredded cheddar cheese; 1 lb breakfast sausage, uncooked; Cooking spray

These 3-ingredient sausage balls combine breakfast sausage, sharp cheddar cheese, and baking mix for a savory, cheesy appetizer that requires no special skills or equipment. They're baked until golden and work equally well for holiday gatherings or casual game day snacking.

🌍American 🏷️Sausage balls 🏷️Appetizer 🏷️Breakfast 🏷️Game-day Holiday

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🏷️Cheesy

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Total

35 min

Servings

3

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$11–$18

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Ingredients

2 cups baking mix
1 lb shredded cheddar cheese
1 lb breakfast sausage, uncooked
Cooking spray

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Instructions

1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2
In a large bowl, combine the baking mix, shredded cheddar cheese, and uncooked breakfast sausage.
3
Using your hands, mix all the ingredients together until well combined. The mixture will be crumbly at first, but keep mixing until it holds together.
4
Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray it with cooking spray.
5
Pinch off portions of the mixture and roll them into walnut-sized balls. Place the balls on the prepared baking sheet.
6
Bake for 10 minutes, then flip the sausage balls.
7
Return to the oven and bake for another 10 minutes, for a total of 20 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Keep all ingredients cold and work quickly when mixing to prevent the cheese from melting and the dough from becoming greasy.
Use your hands or a sturdy spoon to combine the sausage, cheese, and baking mix; overmixing can toughen the texture.
Space balls 1 inch apart on the baking sheet so they cook evenly and develop a light golden crust.
Test doneness by breaking open one ball; the sausage inside should no longer be pink.

Substitutions

Baking mix → all-purpose flour + 1 tsp baking powder per 1 cup flour (adds slight lift)
Cheddar cheese → Monterey Jack or pepper jack (adjusts flavor profile but maintains texture)

Storage & make-ahead

Refrigerate cooked sausage balls in an airtight container for up to 4 days; reheat in a 350°F oven for 10–12 minutes. Freeze uncooked or cooked balls for up to 3 months.

Common Questions

Can I make sausage balls ahead of time?

Yes. Form the balls and refrigerate on a baking sheet up to 24 hours, or freeze for up to 3 months. Bake from frozen, adding 2–3 minutes to the cooking time.