Pimento Cheese Sausage Balls
Make this pimento cheese sausage balls recipe in under 30 minutes with just 3 ingredients! A flavorful, make-ahead appetizer perfect for parties or snacking.
Servings: 24 sausage balls
Calories: 101kcal
Equipment
- cookie scoop
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground pork sausage I prefer Jimmy Dean hot breakfast sausage or hot Italian sausage
- 1 container (12 ounces) pimento cheese I prefer the Palmetto cheese brand
- 2 cups Bisquick baking mix see notes below for how to make baking mix
optional
- ½ cup green onion, green part, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375º Fahrenheit. Prepare the baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
- Add the ground sausage, pimento cheese mixture, baking mix, and green onion (if using) to a large mixing bowl. Use clean hands, a potato masher, or stand mixer to mix the sausage ball mixture together. If using your hands, it is best to knead or fold the Bisquick and cheese into the ground sausage.
- Use a medium scoop or large tablespoon to make 24 pimento sausage balls, about the size of a golf ball. Place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake at 375º Fahrenheit for 15-20 minutes, until the meatballs are lightly golden brown in color. Use an instant-read thermometer to ensure the center of the sausage balls registers 145º Fahrenheit in temperature.
- Serve with your favorite dipping sauce, like marinara sauce or a zesty BBQ sauce.
Notes
- If using a lower fat sausage, like chicken or turkey, add 2 tablespoons of milk or butter to keep the meatballs moist.
- Make your own baking mix with flour, baking powder, shortening, and salt.
- Turkey sausage balls with pimento cheese: Substitute ground pork sausage with leaner ground turkey or chicken for turkey pimento cheese appetizers. Add two tablespoons of melted butter or whole milk to keep the meatball mixture nice and moist.
- Gluten-free Pimento Cheese Sausage Balls: This recipe is easy to make as gluten-free pimento cheese sausage balls! Simply use Gluten-Free Bisquick or your preferred GF-friendly baking mix.
- Make this delicious snack even more exciting by using other types of Palmetto pimento cheese or your homemade pimento cheese. In addition to their classic flavor, they also offer a spicier cheese spread. It’s made with jalapeños and extra savory pimento cheese with bacon.
- Add a spicy kick with red pepper flakes or paprika. Or use sharp cheddar cheese instead.
- Homemade sausage balls will keep well for up to 3 or 4 days in the refrigerator.
- Let the balls cool to room temperature before transferring them to a sealed container and placing it in the fridge.
- Form the sausage balls, Flash freeze meatballs before baking. Then store them in a freezer-safe container, like a Ziplock bag for up to 3 months. Let thaw at room temperature for an hour before baking.
Nutrition
Serving: 1meatball | Calories: 101kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 249mg | Potassium: 69mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 36IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 1mg
