Sausage Cheese Balls

A fork spears a sausage cheese ball and dips it into honey mustard sauce.

5 Stars (1 Review)

Yield: 6 servings

prep time: 15

cook time: 30

total time: 45

This Sausage Cheese Balls recipe puts a delicious new spin on a classic appetizer. With Italian sausage, sharp white cheddar, gouda, and creamy pimento cheese, plus fresh red bell pepper and herbs, this hearty retro appetizer recipe is fresh and FUN!

Ingredients

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
¼ cup minced red bell pepper
¼ cup minced yellow onion
2 large cloves garlic minced
1 cup Bisquick "Original" baking mix
4 ounces freshly shredded sharp white cheddar
4 ounces freshly shredded gouda
2 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh chives
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme
16 ounces bulk mild Italian sausage
⅓ cup pimento cheese

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
In a small skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Then add the red bell pepper and onion and saute for 3 minutes or so, until just tender. Stir in the garlic and saute another 1-2 minutes, or until the vegetables are translucent and just beginning to brown. Remove from heat and set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, stir together the Bisquick, white cheddar, gouda, chives, parsley, and thyme.
Next crumble in the Italian sausage and add the pimento cheese and sauteed vegetables.
Use your hands to gently mix all the ingredients together until well combined, taking care to not compact the sausage.
Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions and roll them into 1-inch balls. I use a 1-tablespoon cookie scoop to make sure they’re all the same size.
Place the balls on the prepared baking sheet, leaving at least 1” between them. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the sausage and cheese balls are golden brown and cooked through (160°F on an instant read thermometer).
Drain the sausage cheese balls on a paper towel lined pan, briefly. Then transfer to a serving dish and serve with your favorite sauces - BBQ sauce, ranch dressing, honey mustard, sriracha mayo, garlic aioli, or sweet chili sauce are all great choices!

Nutrition Information:

Serving: 1 Calories: 161kcal Carbohydrates: 5g Protein: 7g Fat: 12g Saturated Fat: 5g Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g Cholesterol: 28mg Sodium: 319mg Sugar: 1g

Nutrition information is automatically calculated by Spoonacular. I am not a nutritionist and cannot guarantee accuracy. If your health depends on nutrition information, please calculate again with your own favorite calculator.

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