holiday sausage balls

Durham, NC
Updated on Nov 19, 2011

I was asked to make Sausage Cheeseballs as an appetizer for a church function and knew I'd seen the recipe on Jimmy Dean Sausage, so went to buy the ingredients. Their recipe calls for using their hot variety which I don't like. It also calls for jalapeno peppers and it all sounded too spicy for me. So, I dumped their recipe and came up with my own. Whodathunk it would be something so DELICIOUS!! Hope you will try this recipe.

prep time 15 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Bake
yield 36 to 42 sausage balls, 1" size

Ingredients

  • 1 pound sage sausage
  • 1 cup biscuit mix
  • 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, finely shredded
  • 1/4 cup red onion, chopped finely
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red peppers flakes
  • 1/4 teaspoon chili pepper (ground)
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons stoneground mustard
  • 3 tablespoons cranberry-orange preserves

How To Make holiday sausage balls

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 375-degrees (350-degrees in convection oven). LINE a large jelly roll pan or two cookie sheets with edges using non-stick foil.
  • Step 2
    Mix all ingredients together in bowl just until blended. Do not over blend. Shape into 1-inch balls (approximately 36 to 42)
  • Step 3
    Place onto lined pan and bake for 13 to 15 minutes or until done (160-degrees F). Serve immediately.

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Keyword: #cheese
Keyword: #sausage
Keyword: #balls
Ingredient: Pork
Method: Bake
Culture: American

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