Sausage Ball Recipe with Bisquick
If you need an easy appetizer that disappears fast, this Sausage Ball Recipe with Bisquick is it. Made with just 4 simple ingredients, they’re cheesy, savory, and perfect for everything from holiday mornings to game day parties. I’ve been making this recipe for years, and it never fails to be the first thing gone.
Sausage Balls have been around for as long as I can remember. It is rare for me to go to a party and not see sausage balls or a meatball appetizer recipe on a table. I carried these little bites of goodness to a party last week, and they disappeared within minutes. They are certainly a classic party treat, just like my Cheese Ball Bites Recipe.
For simpler breakfast foods or appetizers, be sure to try my Meatballs with Grape Jelly, my Crescent Roll Pigs in a Blanket, and my Breakfast Casserole with Cream Cheese.
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💗 Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Only 4 Ingredients: Only simple ingredients are needed for this recipe.
- Quick to Make: This recipe comes together in minutes.
- Perfect for Parties: Great for holidays, showers, game day, or any gathering.
- Freezer-Friendly: Prepare these ahead of time (without baking) and freeze for when you need them.
- Make-Ahead Friendly: Prep these sausage cheese balls now and bake later—great make-ahead appetizers for any gathering, party, or holiday.
- Versatile: Use hot or mild sausage to fit your taste.
🛒 Ingredients Needed
Ground Sausage: You’ll need one pound of breakfast sausage for this recipe. Use hot for an extra kick or mild for a more family-friendly version.
Cream Cheese: This keeps the sausage balls moist and adds a creamy texture. You’ll need room temperature cream cheese for easy mixing.
Cheddar Cheese: Cheddar adds more flavor and helps create a golden crust. You might also use Colby or Pepper Jack cheese. I like to use freshly grated cheese. It melts better and gives a smoother texture.
Bisquick Baking Mix: Bisquick helps to bind everything together and gives these simple sausage balls their classic structure.
🥣 How to Make Sausage Balls
These little Southern appetizers always show up at baby showers, game day events, and parties. So easy to make and the first to disappear from the table.
Step 1: Preheat and Prep the Pan. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
Step 2: Combine and Mix. In a large bowl, mix the ground sausage, softened cream cheese, Bisquick, and shredded cheddar cheese until thoroughly combined.
Step 3: Roll the balls. Roll the mixture into 1-inch balls and place them on a baking sheet.
Step 4: Bake. Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the sausage balls are golden brown and cooked through.
Step 5: Serve. Serve the Bisquick sausage balls warm or at room temperature.
Flash Freeze. You can also flash-freeze the sausage balls for a make-ahead option. Roll them into balls, place them on a baking sheet, and freeze for about an hour. Once frozen, place the balls in a zip-top bag and freeze until ready to bake.
💭 Pro Tips
- Soften the cream cheese before mixing the ingredients.
- Use your hands to mix everything. A spoon may work for you, but my hands blend everything much better.
- Don’t overbake.
- Line your baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup and to keep the cheesy sausage balls from sticking.
🧺 Storage and Reheating
- Refrigerator: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- Freezer: Freeze baked or unbaked sausage balls for up to 2 months.
- Reheat: Warm in the oven at 350°F or microwave until heated through. If baking from frozen, add a few extra minutes.
❔ Recipe FAQs
Absolutely. You can roll the balls out and refrigerate overnight or freeze until ready to bake.
If you line your pan with parchment paper, there is no need to grease it. If not using parchment paper, a light spray of nonstick baking spray will work.
Place the cooked balls in a slow cooker on the warm setting or in a warm oven.
Yes! Allow the sausage balls to cool completely. Store in a freezer zip-top bag or an airtight container in the freezer. These can be frozen for about 6 months.
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Sausage Ball Recipe with Bisquick
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground sausage hot or mild; uncooked
- 8 ounce package cream cheese softened
- 1 ¼ cup Bisquick
- 1 cup shredded cheese cheddar
Instructions
- Preheat and Prep the Pan. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy clean up.
- Combine and Mix. In a large bowl, mix the ground sausage, softened cream cheese, Bisquick, and shredded cheddar cheese until thoroughly combined.
- Roll the balls. Roll the mixture into 1-inch balls and place them on a baking sheet.
- Bake. Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the sausage balls are golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve. Serve the Bisquick sausage balls warm or at room temperature.
- Flash Freeze. You can also flash-freeze the sausage balls for a make-ahead option. Roll them into balls, place them on a baking sheet, and freeze for about an hour. Once frozen, place the balls in a zip-top bag and freeze until ready to bake.
Notes
- Soften the cream cheese before mixing the ingredients.
- Use your hands to mix everything. A spoon may work for you, but my hands blend everything much better.
- Don’t overbake.
- Line your baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup and to keep the cheesy sausage balls from sticking.
These were so easy to put together and disappeared in an instant; easily, a new favorite recipe! Adding these to my Thanksgiving Day menu, indeed!
We keep a stash of these in the freezer for whenever we need that little something extra to add to a meal. They are delish!
The cream cheese adds SO much delicious flavor to these sausage balls. Great appetizer that I can’t wait to share with my family!
Super delicious! Love these as an appetizer!
These were so simple to make and perfect for feeding a hungry crowd! They went fast!
These were like nothing I’ve had before! So simple to make and really tasty!
These sausage balls are definitely a party pleaser! They all smashed it. Brought this to a gathering and everyone wanted to know the recipe.
Brought these to a football party last Sunday and everyone loved them.