Tag: breakfast sausage

These cheesy sausage balls make great hors d’oeuvres or appetizers.  They would also be a welcome addition to any buffet table.  Use any leftovers for a tasty sandwich!

Cheesy Sausage Balls

(Courtesy: Penny Jacques)

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Course Appetizer

Servings 4 balls

Calories 300 kcal

Ingredients

  

• 16 oz breakfast sausage
• ½ cup cheddar cheese, grated
• ½ cup cream cheese, softened
• ¼ cup coconut flour
• 1 egg
• ½ tsp salt

Instructions

 

• Preheat oven to 400℉.  Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Put all ingredients in a large bowl and mix thoroughly.  Shape into 30 balls.
• Bake the balls for 15-20 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 160℉.
• Hack:  Mix things up by using maple or Italian flavored sausage.
• Hack:  These balls can be made up in advance and stored, cooked or uncooked, for up to 4 days in the refrigerator.
• Hack:  Lay sausage balls, cooked or uncooked, in a single layer on a baking sheet and place in freezer until solid.  Transfer to a freezer bag or airtight container and store in the freezer for up to 4 months.

Keyword appitizer, breakfast sausage, buffet, gluten-free, ground sausage, hors d'oeuvres, italian sausage, keto, low carb, maple sausage, meatball sandwich, meatballs

Did you know?  It’s likely that meatballs did not originate in Italy!  Click here for some fun facts about meatballs!

Suggestion:  Serve these sausage balls with fresh whole cranberry sauce or honey mustard dipping sauce.