Bisquick Sausage Balls

No matter if it’s a big neighborhood football party or a casual game night with friends, you don’t need to spend hours in the kitchen. This sausage ball recipe mixes, rolls, and bakes in no time. It’s also easy to tweak by changing up the meat or cheese.

I typically use Bisquick baking mix for these, but I’ve also tested them with Jiffy and they turn out just as good. I have learned that Bisquick tends to hold its shape better during baking and gives the balls a fluffier texture, while Jiffy turns out a bit softer, which some people prefer.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb Jimmy Dean ground sausage
• 1/4 cup finely diced onion
• 1/4 cup finely diced celery
• 2 cups baking mix (Bisquick preferred, Jiffy also works)
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
• 2 cups freshly shredded cheddar cheese

How to Make Bisquick Sausage Balls

Preheat oven to 375°F.

In a large mixing bowl, combine sausage, onion, celery, baking mix, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and cheddar cheese. Use your hands to knead the mixture well. If some baking mix is left at the bottom, that’s normal. Just keep working it together until fully combined

Using a 2-tablespoon scoop, portion the sausage mixture and roll into balls.

Place on a baking sheet in a single layer, spacing each ball about 1/2 inch apart.

Bake for 15–18 minutes, until golden brown and cooked through.

Let sit for a few minutes before serving hot with your favorite dipping sauce.

How to Store Leftover Bisquick Sausage Balls Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2–3 days. Reheat in the microwave until warmed through.

Can You Freeze Sausage Balls? Yes. Prepare and roll them into balls, then freeze on a baking sheet lined with parchment. Once frozen, transfer to a freezer bag or container. Freezing them spaced out first prevents sticking, which makes reheating smoother later on. When ready to cook, defrost in the fridge overnight and bake as usual, adding a few minutes to the bake time if needed.