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Cheesy Bisquick Sausage Balls on a plate with parsley garnish and a bowl of ketchup.

bisquick sausage balls

Tender, golden Bisquick Sausage Balls made with just sausage, cheese, and baking mix—perfect for parties, potlucks, or quick family dinners. Easy to prep ahead, kid-friendly, and always a crowd-pleaser.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chill Time (optional, Grandma’s trick) 1 hour
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 36
Course: Appetizer, Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 270
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups Bisquick baking mix - Or gluten-free version
  • 1 lb Breakfast sausage - Jimmy Dean or similar
  • 2 cups Sharp cheddar cheese - Grated
  • 2 Large eggs - Room temperature
  • ½ teaspoon Garlic powder - Optional
  • ½ teaspoon Black pepper - Optional
  • 1 cup Ritz crackers - Crushed, for topping
  • 2 tablespoon Butter - Melted, for topping
  • 2 tablespoon Parmesan cheese - Grated, for topping
  • 1 teaspoon Dried parsley - For topping

Equipment

  • 1 Large mixing bowl (For combining sausage, cheese, Bisquick)
  • 2 Baking sheets (Line with parchment)
  • 1 Cookie scoop (Optional, for even sizing)
  • 1 roll Parchment paper (Keeps bottoms from sticking)

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, break up sausage and mix with shredded cheddar cheese. Gradually add Bisquick, garlic powder, and black pepper until mixture holds together and is slightly sticky.
    Mixing bowl filled with cooked sausage, shredded cheese, and baking mix.
  3. (Optional but recommended) Cover bowl and refrigerate mixture for 1 hour to let flavors meld and firm up for easier shaping.
  4. Roll mixture into walnut-sized balls (use a cookie scoop if available). Place 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets. Optionally roll in crushed Ritz topping or brush with egg wash.
    aw sausage balls on a baking sheet before cooking.
  5. Bake 18–22 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Cool for 3–5 minutes before serving warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 80gCalories: 270kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 12gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 520mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be considered an approximation. Actual values may vary based on specific ingredients used and portion sizes

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