Sausage Balls Recipe
A classic Southern favorite, these cheesy sausage balls are made with Bisquick and sharp cheddar, baked to golden perfection. Served with a bright apricot sweet chili dipping sauce, they’re the ultimate party nibble that’s easy to assemble and hits all the right savory notes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 30 sausage balls 1x
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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For the Sausage Balls
- 1 pound sausage, room temperature
- 10 ounces freshly grated sharp cheddar cheese, room temperature
- 2 cups Bisquick baking mix
- 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce or hot pepper jelly, room temperature
For the Apricot Sweet Chili Dipping Sauce
- ½ cup apricot jam or preserves
- ¼ cup sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat and prep: Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil and spray with nonstick cooking spray for easy cleanup.
- Combine the sausage and cheese: In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine the sausage and cheese and mix until well combined.
- Add baking mix and sauce: Add the Bisquick baking mix and sweet chili sauce and mix on low speed until the mixture is smooth and cohesive; it will be somewhat dry.
- Shape the dough: Roll or press the dough into 1½-inch balls and place them about 1 inch apart on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake: Bake at 400°F for 10–12 minutes, or until the balls are golden brown and cooked through.
- Drain and dip: Transfer the sausage balls to a paper towel–lined platter and serve with the apricot sweet chili dipping sauce. Refrigerate any leftovers in an airtight container.
- Make dipping sauce: In a medium bowl, mix all dipping sauce ingredients and press through a fine-mesh sieve if a smoother texture is desired. Store refrigerated for up to 1 month.
Notes
- Yield: about 30 sausage balls and 2/3 cup dipping sauce.
- Tip: For best flavor, use freshly shredded cheese; pre-shredded cheese can be drier.
- If the batter seems dry, add 1/4 cup milk.
- To keep warm for serving, place sausage balls in a slow cooker on the warm setting.
- Storage: Refrigerate up to 4 days or freeze up to 3 months.
Keywords: sausage balls, appetizer, cheese balls, Bisquick, cheddar, dipping sauce, apricot sweet chili, entertaining, game day
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