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Sausage Balls without Bisquick

Sausage balls are a blast from my past. I think I learned how to make them in Home Economics class in high school. Of course, making them back then, I used Bisquick baking mix. It seemed most recipes started with Bisquick. Living in Canada it is not quite as ubiquitous as it is in the South and I prefer to make things from scratch when I can. So I figured out a recipe that would make sausage balls without Bisquick.

I have been looking for things I can pack in Evan’s lunch that he will eat and that have protein in them. As the school year draws to a close, he has gotten progressively pickier. It is driving me NUTS! After he determined that he was friends OFF with pita chips and hummus (our last available lunch option), I decided to pull out the big guns.

What is a big gun, you ask?

Jimmy Dean Sausage - Merry About Town

Why Jimmy Dean of course! An explanation….for my Alabama friends….we can’t get Jimmy Dean here in Canada. For my Canadian friends, this is the BEST breakfast sausage EVER. Dewey went to Montana once and bought me $75 worth of sausage. He is my favorite but now it is all gone. Sob. Now, if you don’t have Jimmy Dean, do not fear. You can still make sausage balls. They just won’t be as good. Sorry.

Anyway….back to the post. These are perfect for lunches, snacks, parties, any time. Yep, they are THAT good. One other thing….they freeze beautifully. Make a big batch, freeze them in a big Ziploc and thaw a few in the microwave as you need them. Unfortunately, they will disappear faster than you would hope.

Looking for more sausage recipes? You should totally try out Italian Sausage Pasta Bake Recipe or Slow Cooker Kielbasa and Sauerkraut. Yum….all the sausage recipes!

Sausage Balls without Bisquick

Ingredients

2 cups all purpose flour
3 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp seasoning salt
1/4 tsp granulated garlic
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1/4 tsp onion powder
1 tsp dried parsley
3 cups shredded old cheddar
1/2 cup shredded parmesan
1 pound pork sausage, uncooked
1/4 – 1/2 cup milk

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Combine all ingredients in a large bowl until mixed (using your hands works best).

Roll tablespoonfuls into balls with your hands and place on the lined baking sheet. Bake for 20 – 25 minutes until golden brown. Serve immediately or store in an air tight container.

Sausage Balls
Yield: 30

Sausage Balls without Bisquick

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes

Love sausage balls but hate using a mix? Well here is a recipe for delicious sausage and cheese balls from scratch! A southern favorite!

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 3 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp seasoning salt
  • 1/4 tsp granulated garlic
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp dried parsley
  • 3 cups shredded old cheddar
  • 1/2 cup shredded parmesan
  • 1 pound pork sausage, uncooked
  • 1/4 - 1/2 cup milk

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Combine all ingredients in a large bowl until mixed (using your hands works best).
  3. Roll tablespoonfuls into balls with your hands and place on the lined baking sheet.
  4. Bake for 20 - 25 minutes until golden brown.
  5. Serve immediately or store in an air tight container.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

30

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 129Saturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 24mgSodium: 270mgCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 6g

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Dawn R

Sunday 24th of December 2023

Can I get the mix ready the day before I bake them?

Merry Kuchle

Thursday 28th of December 2023

I haven't tried it but i would think it would work.

Karen

Thursday 2nd of November 2023

Not sure what you meant by "old cheddar." Is it supposed to be aged cheddar?

Merry Kuchle

Thursday 2nd of November 2023

Yes. In Canada it is called "Old Cheddar". It can also be called Sharp Cheddar.

Meggin

Thursday 27th of February 2020

You dont cook up the sausage before making the balls? You mix it in raw?

Merry Kuchle

Thursday 27th of February 2020

Yep! Mix it in raw!

Cynthia Camp

Monday 24th of December 2018

Jimmy Dean has always been my preferred sausage, too. These sausage balls turned out very good. For me they were a little salty. I would leave out or reduce the seaon salt next time. Thanks for the from scratch recipe!

Merry Kuchle

Wednesday 26th of December 2018

Glad you enjoyed them! Salt is such a personal thing, it is hard to judge what people will like. Definitely adjust to your taste.

Liz Ross

Saturday 5th of December 2015

Do you think these would be good made from hot italian sausage?

Merry Kuchle

Saturday 5th of December 2015

I do! I think any sausage would work as long as it wasn't super low fat.

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