Sausage Cheese Balls (Printable Recipe)

Cheesy sausage bites perfect for gatherings or quick snacks. Just three ingredients and full of flavor.

# Ingredients You'll Need:

01 - 1 pound ground breakfast sausage

02 - 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese

03 - 2 large eggs

01 - Preheat the oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

02 - In a large mixing bowl, combine the sausage, shredded cheddar cheese, and eggs until fully blended and cohesive.

03 - Using your hands, shape the mixture into balls. Use 2 tablespoons per ball for large or 1 tablespoon for mini size.

04 - Place the shaped balls evenly on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each piece.

05 - Bake for 40 minutes for large balls or 20 minutes for mini size, until firm and golden brown.

06 - Serve warm with dipping sauces like ranch, honey mustard, or maple syrup.

01 - Sharp cheddar provides essential flavor contrast to the richness of the sausage.

02 - Balls can be frozen raw or cooked and reheated directly from frozen.

03 - Avoid overmixing to keep texture light and tender.