Name: Easy Sausage Balls with Cornbread Stuffing
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 23 min
Ingredients: 1 box Seasoned Cornbread; 1 cup Bisquick Baking Mix; 1 pound ground Hot Sausage (can use regular, italian or sweet); 1/3 cup finely chopped green pepper (any kind); 1/3 cup finally chopped green onion (yellow or red can be substituted); 2 cup grated cheese (extra sharp cheddar, Monterrey Jack, Pepper Jack); 1/2 cup cream or milk; 1 egg

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These super easy Sausage Balls made with Bisquick and Cornbread Stuffing Mix are the perfect party food for game day or holiday tables. This recipe is a delicious upgrade to the classic sausage balls recipe you’ll find on a box of Bisquick baking mix. These 2-bite, golden brown, mixture of simple ingredients come together to make the perfect little finger foods for any special occasion.

Maybe the best part about this retro appetizer is the memories of my mom making these yummy balls of goodness around the holidays. Sneaking mom’s holiday nibbles before the guests arrived was a family trait my brother and I inherited from my Dad. I can still hear her…scolding us with a chuckle. 😍😢😋

cooked sausage ball on a holiday tray with rosemary

WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS EASY RECIPE

There are so many reasons to love these delicious cheesy sausage balls.

This entire recipe requires just one large bowl, that’s it!
You can make these sausage balls days or weeks in advance of your holiday parties.
These easy sausage balls are not like the standard 4 ingredient sausage balls that your mom used to make, they’re much better.

WHAT INGREDIENTS YOU’LL NEED TO MAKE EASY SAUSAGE BALLS

1 box seasoned instant cornbread stuffing mix
1 cup of Bisquick Baking Mix
1 lb. of ground pork sausage, room temperature
1/3 cup green pepper – finely chopped
1/3 cup green onion – finely chopped
2 cups grated block cheese
1/2 cup of milk or cream
1 egg

sausage ball ingredients in a white bowl

HOW TO MAKE THIS PERFECT APPETIZER

This adaptation of Classic Sausage Balls is always a great big hit that is super simple to make.

Chop the green onions and peppers and place in a large mixing bowl.
Add the entire box of seasoned instant cornbread stuffing mix and 1 cup of bisquick mix, and toss together with a large spoon.
Add the room-temperature ground sausage and grated sharp cheddar cheese. Gently hand-mix everything for about a minute.
Add the cream and egg together. whisk.
Pour the cream-egg mixture on the sausage mixture and hand mix until everything is incorporated. Try not to over-mix.
Using a small cookie scoop, scoop out the mixture in 1-inch balls. Gently roll between your hand until somewhat firm. Try not to make the ball very tightly packed because they could come out chewy.
Place the uncooked sausage balls in rows on a large baking sheet lined with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
Bake at 375 for about 15 minutes and then turn over for an additional 10 minutes.
This easy appetizer recipe makes almost 40 sausage balls.

partially cooked sausage balls on a cookie tray with parchment paper

RECIPE VARIATIONS

Sausage – I prefer hot sausage but any kind of pork sausage will do… sweet Italian, hot sausage, regular, or sage.
Stuffing – herb stuffing, savory, any kind of seasoned boxed stove-top stuffing.
Peppers and Onions – I prefer Jalapenos myself but green and/or red bell peppers, and canned green chilis (drained) would be excellent.
Cheese – extra sharp cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack or Pepper Jack or a mixture of all 3, yum! Note: Stay away from pre-shredded cheese, it has gluten fillers and is less moist.

Sausage balls made with Bisquick on a holiday plate with fresh rosemary

WHAT ARE SAUSAGE BALLS SERVED WITH

Easy Homemade Jalapeno Ranch Dressing…made with Hidden Valley Ranch Seasoning

Serve these balls up with some fantastic Spicy Sausage Rotel Dip. Leave out the sausage if it’s too much meat!

Dijon Italian Dressing…yes, it’s really good!

Honey Mustard

Your favorite Bbq Sauce😊

Any one of your favorite dipping sauces or a variety of several, Yummy!

SAUSAGE BALL Q&A

CAN YOU FREEZE SAUSAGE BALLS?

Absolutely! Lay out on a large baking sheet lined with parchment paper and freeze in the freezer for a couple of hours or until they’re frozen and really firm. Transfer to a Zip Lock Freezer bag or airtight container and store for up to 1 or 2 months.

When ready to cook, let them sit out for about 20 mins before cooking. Follow the recipe’s baking instructions above. 👆

CAN YOU BAKE SAUSAGE BALLS AND THEN FREEZE?

Yes, let them cool before you transfer them to a plastic freezer bag or freezer-safe airtight container.

HOW DO YOU REHEAT ALREADY-COOKED SAUSAGE BALLS AFTER THEY HAVE BEEN FROZEN?

Place the frozen cooked sausage balls on a microwave-safe plate lined with a paper towel. Place another paper towel on top and microwave on high for 20 seconds at a time. If using an oven, wrap the sausage balls in an aluminum foil “envelope” and heat at a lower temperature like 300 degrees for about 15 minutes. Be careful not to overcook.

Up close sausage ball made with cornbread dressing on a holiday plate

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