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Sausage Cheese Balls

Savory baked poppable balls made with smoked sausage, sharp cheddar, and baking mix.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 42 minutes
Servings: 10 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb smoked sausage finely ground or minced
  • 2 cups baking mix
  • 2 cups sharp cheddar shredded
  • 1/3 cup milk
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment.
  2. Mix the minced sausage, baking mix, cheddar, milk, and garlic powder until a dough forms.
  3. Roll into 1-inch balls and space them on the baking sheet.
  4. Bake 20 to 22 minutes until golden brown and firm.
  5. Cool a few minutes and serve with ranch or mustard.

Notes

If the dough feels dry, add a splash more milk.