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Sausage Meatballs

Barbara
This delightful recipe has been on the back of Bisquick boxes for years. Savory bites with a little spicy kick are utterly irresistible and always a fan favorite at any party!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 45 balls

Equipment

  • stand mixer with paddle attachment optional
  • cookie sheet
  • parchment paper or foil
  • non-stick cooking spray
  • cookie scooper, optional

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb spicy pork breakfast sausage
  • 2 cups Bisquick baking mix
  • 4 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • ½ cup milk
  • ½ tsp freshly chopped herbs; parsley, thyme, or chives, optional

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350℉.
  • Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper or foil. If using foil, coat it with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside while you make the meatballs.
  • Gather together ingredients.
  • Place sausage, cheddar cheese, Bisquick, milk and freshly chopped herbs (if using them) in the bowl of a stand mixer using the paddle attachment.
  • Blend ingredients together on low speed until everything is combined. Mixture will be crumbly.
  • Using a cookie scoop form mixture into evenly sized balls, gently pressing mixture together with your hands to form the meatballs.
  • Place meatballs on a cookie sheet about ½ an inch apart on prepared cookie sheet.
  • Bake meatballs for 30-35 minutes, until cooked through.
  • Serve hot.

Notes

NOTE:  If you live in an area where you can't get your hands on a box of Bisquick, you can easily make your own for this recipe in just a few minutes.  Combine 2 cups flour with, 3 teaspoons baking powder, ½ teaspoon salt, with 2 tablespoons cold butter.  Mix together with your fingers, working the butter into the dry ingredients using your fingers.  Mixture will be crumbly.  
 
 
Keyword Bisquick, cheddar cheese, pork sausage