spicy sausage balls with water chestnuts

McMinnville, OR
Updated on Jul 10, 2011

I adapted this recipe from Jimmy Deans and it is a hit every Superbowl, Holiday season and beyond. I make a double batch, shape, place on cookie sheet and freeze. After they are frozen I seal 2 dozen in each seal a meal bag. This is great when you need a quick appetizer for unexpected guest or just a snack for the family. Pull straight from the freezer, place on cookie sheet while oven is preheating. When oven is preheated pop then in and no time you have a warm satisfying snack.

prep time 15 Min
cook time 20 Min
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yield many

Ingredients

  • 2 packages hot jimmy dean pork sausage
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose baking mix (bisquick)
  • 4 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup celery, finely chopped
  • 2 teaspoons black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
  • 1 can water chestnuts, drained and halved

How To Make spicy sausage balls with water chestnuts

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 375 F. Combine all ingredients except water chestnuts in a large mixing bowl; stir well.
  • Step 2
    Form mixture around the water chestnut half to make an approx 1 - 1 1/4 inch ball. Place on ungreased baking sheet. Bake 18-20 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from oven and cool 5 minutes. Transfer to serving platter.

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