Sausage Balls Without Bisquick Recipe
These homemade sausage balls are packed with flavor, made from scratch without Bisquick. A mix of breakfast sausage, shredded cheese, and seasoned flour creates a deliciously crispy and cheesy bite. Perfect as an appetizer, snack, or breakfast treat, they’re easy to make and irresistibly tasty.
Equipment
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper, silpat, or foil
- Stand mixer with dough hook
- Mixing bowl
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Oven thermometer
- Cheese grater
- Wire cooling rack
Ingredients
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp seasoned salt
- 1¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 8 oz sharp cheddar, grated
- ½ tsp ground cayenne pepper
- 1½ tsp baking powder
- 1 lb pork breakfast sausage
- ½ tsp onion powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper, silpat, or foil.
- In a stand mixer bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, seasoned salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Attach the dough hook, add shredded cheese, and mix on low speed.
- Turn off the mixer, add breakfast sausage and melted butter, then mix on low, gradually increasing to medium-high until well combined.
- Scoop the mixture into about 32 portions, rolling each into a ball.
- Arrange them 1 inch apart on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 15 to 20 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Transfer to a serving platter and serve immediately.
Notes
- You can use extra-sharp cheddar or a blend of cheeses.
- Chilling the sausage mixture for 10 minutes before rolling helps with shaping.
- Use a small cookie scoop for uniform-sized sausage balls.
- Serve with dipping sauces like honey mustard, ranch, or spicy mayo for extra flavor.