Description
Ina Garten’s sausage balls combine hearty cheddar, zesty sausage, and crisp baking mix into irresistible party appetizers. Rich flavors meld perfectly, creating bite-sized delights that disappear quickly at gatherings where guests crave something deliciously satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground pork sausage, at room temperature
Cheese and Baking Mix:
- 8 ounces (227 grams) sharp Cheddar cheese, grated
- 2 cups biscuit baking mix (like Bisquick)
Garnish:
- ½ cup thinly sliced scallions (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and carefully line two baking sheets with parchment paper, ensuring complete coverage to prevent sticking.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, thoroughly blend ground sausage, biscuit mix, and finely chopped scallions, using gentle kneading motions to integrate ingredients without overworking the mixture.
- Fold in freshly grated sharp Cheddar cheese, distributing the cheese evenly throughout the meat and biscuit mixture to guarantee consistent flavor in every bite.
- Utilizing a tablespoon (15 milliliters), portion out the mixture and roll into compact, walnut-sized spheres with clean hands.
- Arrange the sausage balls on prepared baking sheets, spacing them approximately 2 inches (5 centimeters) apart to allow proper heat circulation and even browning.
- Place the baking sheets in the preheated oven and bake for 24-26 minutes, rotating the sheets halfway through cooking to ensure uniform golden-brown coloration.
- Remove from the oven and let the sausage balls rest for 3-4 minutes, allowing them to set and cool slightly before serving warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Bring sausage to room temperature, allowing easier mixing and more even texture.
- Gently spoon biscuit mix into measuring cup, leveling carefully to prevent dense, dry results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 106
- Sugar: 0.5 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 0.2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg