This is one that has been made in the family for forty years or so, exact origin of this version of sausage balls is uncertain. My husband’s earliest memory is 1985 or so waking up to these. His mother, whom we got the recipe from was uncertain where/how she put this one together. There are many versions of sausage balls out there, and if you get a chance to try this one, you will not be disappointed. If a real human is taking the time to read this, let me drop one free secret. “Leave a healthy dose of sausage grease in it, thank me later“.
There is one problem with this recipe, if you only make 1 lb. of sausage as followed, it will leave you and your family disappointed. The following morning, guess what they will want again…… And you know this one is not making it through the day, once cooked, you can grab and snack so easily. We got smart really quick, or lazy? Looking back raising children with a family, we did x8 in December, nestled them in the freezer and snacked on them till they were gone, usually after New Years. However, sometimes, and I mean in rare cases, a vacuum sealed bag with eight sausage balls will be found in March or April when spring cleaning. And guess what, it will be a glorious day, you know what temperature the oven will be pre-heating too soon.
Last fall, we reached a maximum amount of sausage balls we ever plan to do again. Fourteen pounds! It took a day, and we had to outsource freezer space. But they were eaten, all 148 of them, there is a video link in the recipe card if interested, but beware, even the video is a long one. Grab you a cup of coffee, thanks for visiting, leave us a comment on the channel.
Cheesy Sausage Balls
The ultimate holiday bite! These Cheesy Sausage Balls are crispy, cheesy, and packed with just enough spice to keep things interesting. Easy to make, freezer friendly, and always a hit, they’re the kind of recipe that brings everyone back to the kitchen for “just one more.”
10-12
servings20
minutes25
minutes~350
kcal4-6
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Ingredients
1 lb breakfast sausage – mix, pick spiceness
2 cups Pioneer Biscuit Mix
12 oz shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup grated butter
Directions
- Brown the sausage in a skillet over medium heat. Do not drain, the flavorful grease helps the mixture bind, keeps moist.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the Pioneer Biscuit Mix, grated butter, and shredded cheddar cheese. Mix with your hands or a sturdy spoon until the butter and cheese are evenly distributed.
- Pour the cooked sausage and grease directly into the biscuit mixture. Stir or knead until the dough comes together and can easily form balls without crumbling.
- Shape into balls and place them on wax paper. For large, hearty servings, use a ½‑cup measuring cup to portion each sausage ball.
- Freeze flat for 4–6 hours, or until completely solid. Transfer the frozen sausage balls to freezer bags or airtight containers for long‑term storage.
- When ready to cook, place the frozen sausage balls on a lightly greased baking sheet — no thawing needed.
- Bake at 350°F for 25 minutes
Recipe Video
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