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Three-ingredient Bisquick sausage balls come together with about 15 minutes of prep for an easy appetizer, tailgate snack, or quick addition to your brunch buffet.
We love using Bisquick in unexpected ways! In addition to these simple sausage balls, be sure to check out our other popular Bisquick recipes like this overnight breakfast casserole, a zucchini pie, and this easy Bisquick peach cobbler, too!
This is a family favorite- they were served every Christmas at my aunts house for as long as I can remember! We use syrchup (half syrup, half ketchup) for the dip!
– Elle
Video: How to Make Sausage Balls with Bisquick Recipe
We’re about to enter the height of holiday party season, so I’m sure that you could use a handful of easy, crowd-pleasing snacks. These Bisquick sausage balls are the perfect solution! They come together in minutes with just three ingredients, they can be prepared in advance, and they can be enjoyed at room temperature. Just set them out on a table and don’t worry about them again!
Sausage Balls are So Versatile!
I received this recipe from my friend Tanya, who I used to work with. Tanya lives on a farm, and each year her family spends a day or two butchering their hogs and processing the meat for sausage. Tanya gifted me some of her homemade sausage, along with this easy sausage ball recipe, and my mind was blown! How could three ingredients taste so darn good?!
Bisquick sausage balls are like a cross between biscuits and muffins. They’re not quite as moist as traditional meatballs, but instead have a consistency that’s more reminiscent of a biscuit — thanks to the biscuit mix. They taste like a sausage and cheese biscuit sandwich — conveniently rolled into finger-friendly bite-sized balls. That means that you can enjoy them for breakfast or brunch alongside pancakes, waffles, muffins or fruit; or you can serve them as a flavorful appetizer at your next holiday party or football tailgate!
A Few Tips Before You Get Started
- Grate the cheese by hand. The pre-shredded cheese that you can buy in a package at the store doesn’t melt as smoothly as the kind that you grate from a block, and it doesn’t have quite as much flavor.
- I use Jimmy Dean brand ground pork sausage, but homemade sausage or any other brand of breakfast sausages will also work. Choose a hot variety if you like it spicy. I do not recommend a leaner turkey sausage or anything with less fat, though. You need some fat in the meat to keep the sausage balls moist.
- Allow the sausage and cheese to come to room temperature before preparing the balls. This helps the mixture blend together easier.
- Add enough milk, as necessary, to bring the dough together. Just make sure that the mixture isn’t too wet and sticky! You need just enough liquid so that the dough holds together when you roll it into balls.
How to Make Bisquick Sausage Balls
This super-simple recipe comes together in just minutes. Simply combine the ingredients in a bowl, roll into balls, and bake! You’ll find detailed directions in the recipe card below, but here’s the overview:
- Place the sausage, cheese, and Bisquick mix in a large bowl.
- Use your fingers or a rubber spatula to work together the mixture until it’s completely combined, adding a tablespoon or two of milk at a time, as needed, to bring the dough together.
- Roll the sausage mixture into golf-ball size balls. You can use a heaping tablespoon, or try a 1.5-inch cookie scoop for perfectly round, even balls.
- Arrange the sausage balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake at 350 degrees F for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
Serving Suggestions
Sausage balls are generally served at room temperature. They are delicious on their own, but also taste great when paired with a creamy dip. Try stirring together a dipping sauce that’s made with ½ cup mayonnaise and ½ cup of mustard. Other good options include honey mustard, ketchup, and Ranch dressing.
Preparation and Storage Tips
- Make Ahead: You can bake the sausage balls in advance, let them cool completely, and package them in a container or Ziploc freezer bag. Refrigerate the baked balls for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Alternatively, if you plan to serve the sausage balls the same day, you can assemble the raw balls in advance, keep them covered in the refrigerator, and then just bake them right before serving.
- How to Store: Leftovers will keep in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
- How to Reheat: Place the sausage balls on a baking sheet that’s lined with parchment paper. Warm in a 300°F oven just until heated through. You can also reheat individual servings in the microwave for 30-60 seconds, or just until warmed through. This is perfect for busy mornings when you need a make-ahead breakfast-on-the-go!
Hi Blair I just took these out of the oven and they are delicious. I did add 1 T of cream. Thanks for the recipe!
– Leland
Make Ahead: You can bake the sausage balls in advance, let them cool completely, and package them in an airtight container. Refrigerate the baked balls for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Alternatively, if you plan to serve the sausage balls the same day, you can assemble the raw balls in advance, keep them covered in the refrigerator, and then just bake them right before serving.
Serving: 1ballCalories: 165kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 7gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.04gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 344mgPotassium: 74mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 190IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 144mgIron: 0.5mg
Bisquick Sausage Balls Recipe Variations
- Try different types of cheese. For instance, use Monterey Jack, Colby Jack, Pepper Jack, or a combination of cheddar cheese and cream cheese (at room temperature).
- For gluten-free sausage balls, use gluten-free Bisquick and make sure that your sausage and cheese are both labeled gluten-free.
- Add more seasoning! You can stir in chopped fresh herbs (such as chives or basil), include garlic powder, or add a pinch of cayenne pepper for heat.
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Originally published in September, 2019, this recipe was updated in December, 2024.
