Sausage balls are a staple at potlucks and parties across the South.
These sausage balls combine three staple ingredients into one crave-worthy dish.
Packed with hot pork sausage and sharpCheddar cheese, this sausage balls recipe is both hearty and flavorful.
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It’s sure to impress even the pickiest food connoisseur at your dining room or picnic table.
Every tried-and-true Southerner knows the power of an impeccable, go-to sausage ball recipe.
When all else fails, this classic dish is the textbook choice for anyone hoping to enjoy somecomfort food.
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Learn how to make sausage balls.
Be sure to give them a try when they are hot from the oven.
The melted Cheddar cheese and spicy sausage combination is what dreams are made of.
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Here’s a warning: Be sure to make extra because thesehandheld treatsare definitely worth fighting for.
you might prepare these balls up to one day in advance.
Just assemble the mixture and roll as directed, then transfer to a baking sheet, wrap and chill.
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Bring to room temperature before baking as directed.
Bake frozen balls at 400oF for 18 to 20 minutes or until lightly browned.
Just bring to room temperature, then warm in the oven, toaster oven, or microwave before serving.
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ground hot pork sausage, uncooked
1lb.
Lightly spray two baking sheets with cooking spray.
Combine ingredients:
Combine all ingredients in a large bowl, pressing mixture together with hands.
Make sausage balls:
Shape into 3/4-inch balls, and place on lightly greased baking sheets.
Bake sausage balls:
Bake at 400oF for 15 to 18 minutes or until lightly browned.
If your sausage was lean, this may also account for a dry texture.
If needed, add a tablespoon of milk at a time until the sausage ball mixture binds together.
Sausage balls can sit out while serving for up to two hours.
Past that point, they should be refrigerated and reheated.
