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Sausage Cheese Balls (Quick & Easy Homestead Favorite)

These sausage cheese balls are a simple, crowd-pleasing option for brunches, potlucks, or busy weeknights. Made with just three ingredients and ready in under 30 minutes!
Course Appetizer, Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine American, Homestead
Keyword 3 ingredient recipe, brunch, easy appetizer, gluten-free sausage balls, homestead recipe, make-ahead snack, sausage cheese balls

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • Silicone baking mat or aluminum foil Optional
  • Paper towels For draining
  • Oven

Ingredients

  • 1 pound Ground breakfast sausage
  • 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese Or other shredded cheese, excluding mozzarella
  • 2/3 cup Flour Gluten-free or all-purpose

Instructions

  • Preheat and mix. Preheat oven to 350°F. In a large mixing bowl, combine the uncooked sausage, shredded cheese, and flour. Mix thoroughly — using your hands works best to ensure everything is well incorporated.
  • Roll into balls. Form 1-inch balls using clean, slightly damp hands to reduce sticking. You should get about two dozen.
  • Bake. Place the sausage cheese balls on a baking sheet about 1 inch apart. Use a silicone baking mat or foil to prevent sticking and add crispiness. Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until golden brown.
  • Drain and serve. Transfer to a paper towel–lined plate to soak up any extra grease. Serve warm and enjoy!

Notes

  • Cheese choice: Most shredded cheeses will work well in this recipe. We’ve used cheddar, Mexican blend, and Colby Jack with great results. Avoid mozzarella — it doesn’t hold the mixture together as well.
  • Flour options: We use King Arthur Measure for Measure Gluten-Free Flour, but regular all-purpose flour works just fine if you’re not avoiding gluten.
  • Helpful tip for rolling: Slightly damp hands make it much easier to roll the mixture into balls without sticking. Just rinse your hands briefly before shaping.
  • Make-ahead friendly: These freeze well! After forming the balls (before baking), place them on a tray in the freezer until solid, then transfer to a zip-top bag. Bake from frozen, adding a few extra minutes to the cook time.
  • Great for gatherings: This recipe makes about two dozen sausage cheese balls. If you're feeding a crowd, feel free to double the batch!