Dirty South Sausage Balls Food

SAUSAGE BALL RECIPE

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This mouthwatering recipe takes less than 30 minutes to make, and it's perfect for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or a grab-and-go snack. It's no surprise that Southerners love easy-to-make finger foods, and these sausage balls combine some of our favorite ingredients into one crave-worthy cuisine. Packed with hot pork sausage and sharp Cheddar cheese, this recipe is both hearty and flavorful - and, a staple on church potluck tables across the South. It's sure to impress even the pickiest food connoisseur at your dining room or picnic table. With very little effort, you'll be showered with compliments over this scrumptious appetizer. Every tried-and-true Southerner knows the power of an impeccable, go-to sausage ball recipe. When all else fails, this classic dish is the textbook choice for anyone hoping to enjoy some comfort food. When the kids are running late for school and life seems to be going a million miles an hour, Southern dads rely on this handy recipe to turn things around; it truly never disappoints! Be sure to give the sausage balls a try when they are hot from the oven. The melted Cheddar cheese and spicy sausage combination is what dreams are made of. Here's a warning: be sure to make extra because these handheld treats are definitely worth fighting for.

Provided by Southern Living Editors

Categories Appetizers

Time 30m

Yield 8 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 3

Ingredients

3 cups all-purpose baking mix
1 pound ground hot pork sausage
1 (10-ounce) package sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded

Steps:

Combine all ingredients in a large bowl, pressing mixture together with hands. Shape into 3/4-inch balls, and place on lightly greased baking sheets.
Bake at 400º for 15 to 18 minutes or until lightly browned.
NOTE: For testing purposes only, we used Cracker Barrel Sharp Cheddar Cheese. Freeze uncooked Sausage Balls, if desired. Bake frozen balls at 400º for 18 to 20 minutes or until lightly browned.

SAUSAGE BALLS

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Sausage balls are a classic party appetizer for a crowd and they couldn't be simpler--just mix, shape and bake. We've included thinly sliced scallions in our version for subtle onion flavor and a touch of color.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories appetizer

Time 40m

Yield 40 balls

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

1 pound ground pork sausage, such as Jimmy Dean, at room temperature (see Cook's Note)
2 cups biscuit baking mix, such as Bisquick (see Cook's Note)
1/2 cup thinly sliced scallions, optional
One 8-ounce package sharp Cheddar, grated

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and line 2 baking sheets with parchment.
Combine the sausage, baking mix and scallions if using in a large bowl and gently knead with your hands until the baking mix is fully incorporated. Add the Cheddar and continue to mix until the cheese is evenly distributed.
Using a tablespoon to scoop, divide the mixture into walnut-size pieces and shape into balls with your hands. Arrange on the lined baking sheets about 2 inches apart, about 20 balls per baking sheet.
Bake until the sausage balls are golden brown and cooked through, about 26 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.

SPICY SAUSAGE BALLS

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These sausage balls are the perfect bite-size combination of cheese, meat and biscuits -- all rolled into one. A staple around the holidays in the South, they are perfect on their own as an appetizer, or served as a side dish at your holiday table.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories side-dish

Time 55m

Yield 38 balls

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1 pound spicy Italian sausage, casings removed
4 cups grated extra-sharp Cheddar
2 cups baking mix, such as Bisquick
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, combine the sausage, Cheddar, baking mix, garlic powder and salt and knead with your hands until a homogenous dough forms (this will take about 5 minutes). Pinch off golf ball-size pieces of dough, roll them into balls and arrange them 1 inch apart on the prepared baking sheets.
Bake until the sausage balls are golden brown and cooked through, about 25 minutes. Let cool for 5 minutes and serve warm or at room temperature. Store any leftover sausage balls in an airtight container for up to 1 week.

SAUSAGE BALLS

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These are so yummy! My family makes every Christmas morning. Enjoy!

Provided by Stephanie

Categories 100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes Meat and Seafood Sausage

Time 35m

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 3

Ingredients

1 pound ground pork sausage
2 cups biscuit baking mix
1 pound sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
In a large bowl, combine sausage, biscuit baking mix and cheese. Form into walnut size balls and place on baking sheets.
Bake in preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, until golden brown and sausage is cooked through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 264.3 calories, Carbohydrate 10.5 g, Cholesterol 49.1 mg, Fat 19 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 12.8 g, SaturatedFat 9.3 g, Sodium 659.5 mg, Sugar 0.4 g