Sausage Balls

September 9, 2012 / 46 comments »

Sausage Balls

Are you ready for some football?
These sausage balls will be a hit at your next tailgate event.
This is the perfect recipe for our game day table for #Sunday Supper.

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So if you got some hungry fans at your house, and looking for something quick and easy to make, look no further.

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Sausage balls

Ingredients:

1 lb bulk sausage

2 cups cheddar cheese grated

2 cups Monterey Jack cheese grated

3 cups biscuit mix

2 tablespoons chives

1/4 cup parsley

3 tablespoons milk to combine
Dipping Sauce

1/4 cup ketchup

1/4 cup Greek yogurt

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Mix sausage, cheese, biscuit mix, chives, parsley, and enough milk to combine. Mix with hands until combined. Roll into balls. Bake for 18-20 minutes. Allow to cool for 5 minutes. Serve with dipping sauce.

The Lineup
Pre Game Warm-ups:

Sausage Balls by My Catholic Kitchen
Edamame Hummus by Girl in the Little Red Kitchen
Slow Cooker Rueben Dip by The Meltaways
Buffalo Wing Hummus by Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
Smokey Guacamole with Bacon by Family Spice
Pepperoni & Mozzarella Pull Apart by In the Kitchen with KP
Boneless Honey BBQ Chicken Wings by Juanita’s Cocina
Candied Pecans by From Fast Food to Fresh Food
Crispy Coconut Chicken Strips with Sweet Chili Sauce by Crispy Bits & Burnt Ends
Swabian Mini Meatballs (Schwaebische Mini Fleischkuechle) by Galactosemia in PDX
Joe Montana’s Touchdown Guacamole by Noshing with the Nolands
Cheddar Cheese Jalapeno Bites by Mama.Mommy.Mom.
Hot & Spicy Popcorn Chicken by My Trials in the Kitchen
Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers by Real Best Recipe
Bacon Wrapped Chicken Bites by Family Foodie
Soft Pretzels with Spicy Beer Cheese Sauce by girlichef
Indian Spiced Chicken Meatballs by Soni’s Food for Thought
Game Day Loaded Nachos by The Messy Baker
Buffalo Chicken Dip by Home Cooking Memories
Southwestern Spring Rolls by Supper for a Steal
Pepperoni Pizza Puffs by Comfy Cuisine
Roasted Garlic Bacon Dip with Easy Homemade Tortilla Chips by Daily Dish Recipes
Beer Battered Spiced Sweet Potato Lentil Fritters by Sue’s Nutrition Buzz

On the Sidelines:

Anne’s Best Potato Salad with Bacon and Peas by Webicurean
Papa’s Potato Salad & Baked Beans by Kwistin’s Favorites
Simple Roasted Purple Potatoes by Ruffles and Truffles
Spicy BBQ Baked Beans by Bobbi’s Kozy Kitchen

Main Events:

Gluten Free Breakfast Sandwich by Cooking Underwriter
Pollo Adobado con Papas (Adobo Chicken with Potatoes) by La Cocina de Leslie
Poor Man’s Burrito by Shockingly Delicious
Ham and Mushroom Handpies by Vintage Kitchen Notes
Individual Muffuletta Sandwiches by Magnolia Days
Far East Steak Salad by Diabetic Foodie
Italian Sloppy Joes by The Weekend Gourmet
Hot Chicken Chili by Momma’s Meals
Biscuit Sloppy Joes by Sustainable Dad
Hawaiian Chicken Wraps by Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
Grandpa Sal’s Sausage and Peppers by Daddy Knows Less
Fancy Filet Chili by I Run for Wine
Homemade Italian Sausage by The Little Ferraro Kitchen
Jalapeno Crockpot Chili by Mama’s Blissful Bites
Flavorful Fall Marinade by Midlife Road Trip
Moose Chili by Mrs. Mama Hen

Overtime:

Peanut Butter-Stuffed Chocolate Cookies by Chocolate Moosey
Streusel Topped Pumpkin Bread by That Skinny Chick Can Bake
Zucchini Cupcakes by In the Kitchen with Audrey
Oven-Baked Churros by Small Wallet Big Appetite
Swirl Nutella Cupcakes by Basic N Delicious
Peanut Butter and Pretzel Truffles by Gotta Get Baked

From the Cooler:

Sparkling Tropical Lemonade by Dinners. Dishes, and Desserts
Strawberry Horchata by Damn Delicious
Bloody Mary Gazpacho by 30AEats
MVP Bloody Mary Bar by An Appealing Plan

Wine Pairings by Wine Everyday

Peace be with you,
Veronica

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Pam@TheMeltaways — September 9, 2012 at 8:23 am

Its been so long since I have made Sausage Balls! I know my son would love them – I totally need to make some soon – yours look incredible!

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Family Foodie — September 9, 2012 at 10:34 am

Awesome recipe and your photography is just gorgeous! Thank you for sharing this recipe during #SundaySupper!

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Faye Leong — September 9, 2012 at 11:35 am

This is gorgeous! The first reaction when I saw your main pic is to bite it:D. Love the “bokeh” effect that you used on your main picture. Thanks for sharing, Veronica!

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Heather Lynne — September 9, 2012 at 11:42 am

I’m always looking for more filling appetizers to go along with the traditional chips and dip. These sausage balls look amazing!

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Paula @ Vintage Kitchen Notes — September 9, 2012 at 12:13 pm

I imagine these dissapear fast! Great recipe for tailgating! Happy Sunday!

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mommasmeals — September 9, 2012 at 12:14 pm

So simple yet so yummy! Love it, love the dipping sauce too, can’t wait to make these for my hubby during football season!

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Lane — September 9, 2012 at 12:38 pm

I love these! I like to make up a whole bunch and store them in the freezer. Then I can pop out a few at a time and eat them for breakfast. Great contribution.

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Cindys Recipes and Writings — September 9, 2012 at 1:27 pm

Looks yummy, Veronica!

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Katie — September 9, 2012 at 1:33 pm

These sound like a perfect bite!

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Jennie @themessybakerblog — September 9, 2012 at 1:46 pm

I’m ready for some football! You’re right, these sausage balls are perfect, and they look delicious!

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Carla — September 9, 2012 at 2:10 pm

I know these sausage balls would go fast with my parents! One of those “can’t eat just one” snacks.

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Renee Dobbs — September 9, 2012 at 2:17 pm

Sausage balls were my dad’s favorite party food. I have not had any in a while and this is making me crave them again.

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MidLife Road Trip — September 9, 2012 at 2:19 pm

Yum!! A crowd pleaser for sure!!! Love your pics!!!!

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Jen @JuanitasCocina — September 9, 2012 at 2:43 pm

I loooove sausage balls! These are one of my favorite treats! Gorgeous and I love the sauce!

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kwistinsfavorites — September 9, 2012 at 3:19 pm

Yum, my husband would love these, so pretty love the pictures!

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german in pdx — September 9, 2012 at 3:41 pm

Oh, how delicious and beautiful are those sausage balls. Yum!

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Mrs. Mix-it A.K.A. Sheila Fretz — September 9, 2012 at 3:41 pm
This looks yummy however I have one question when you say Bisquit mix are you talking about Bisquick? I know there’s a gluten free version of that however, I just wanted to clarify.

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- Veronica Gantley — September 9th, 2012 @ 5:15 pm
  
  Yes, bisquck is the brand name. Sort of like kleenex is to tissue.
  
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Laura Hunter — September 9, 2012 at 4:04 pm

Oh my goodness these sausage balls look amazing. And they have given me an idea for a meal for my toddler. Thanks.

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Susan 30A EATS — September 9, 2012 at 4:05 pm

So glad to be part of #SundaySupper! This is my first over at 30AEATS.com! You picked one of my favorite recipes! My family loves sausage balls for breakfast with eggs, tailgating, and Christmas morning! All I can say is, YUM! Great post too!

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Sarah Reid — September 9, 2012 at 4:41 pm

Never thought of biscuit mix in meatballs – too cool!

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Jen — September 9, 2012 at 5:15 pm

These look delicious and your photos are gorgeous!!! Can’t wait to give these a try!

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Anne @ Webicurean — September 9, 2012 at 5:37 pm

These look so yummy! I’ll bet we could even have those for brunch

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Wendy Wofford-Garcia — September 9, 2012 at 5:44 pm

I grew up eating these and love them! The dipping sauce is fabulous…

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Bobbi — September 9, 2012 at 6:32 pm

They look so good! I am pinning like crazy today with all of these fab recipes!! Have a great game day

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Megan Wood — September 9, 2012 at 6:37 pm

Looks so good! Bookmarking this for sure

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Tara — September 9, 2012 at 7:37 pm

Yummo, they look so good, I could pop a million of those!!

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Kris Adair — September 9, 2012 at 8:12 pm

These look fabulous. I bet the girls would love to help make them. And the sauce is perfect. We will use that next time we need something better than ketchup.

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Karen Hartzell — September 9, 2012 at 9:25 pm

These look so easy and delicious! Perfect for tailgating or a party!

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Heather Schmitt-Gonzalez — September 9, 2012 at 9:49 pm

These look far too good. I think I’d have a hard time stopping. But that’s not gonna stop me from making them this season. Yum!

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Sarah — September 9, 2012 at 10:05 pm

Love the bite size sausage balls. sausage, cheese and biscuit mix! it has all the flavors of a sausage biscuit sandwich. Yummmy!

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Erin @ Dinners, Dishes and Desserts — September 10, 2012 at 12:05 am

Oh yum! I am a huge fan of anything sausage, not sure why I have never done a meatball with it!

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Lizzy Do — September 10, 2012 at 12:38 am

Oh, how fantastic! I remember the first time I ate these yummy little devils…so, so good! Thanks for sharing another wonderful #SS dish~

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Nancy @ gottagetbaked — September 10, 2012 at 4:00 am

Your photos of these meatballs are making me drool – they look absolutely scrumptious! I love the combination of foods that went into these babies – you can’t go wrong!

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Leslie Limon — September 10, 2012 at 11:32 am

YUM!!! You had me at sausage and cheese!

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Patti — September 10, 2012 at 1:18 pm

These look good Veronica! Sausage and cheese – yumm!

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Shelby @ diabeticFoodie — September 10, 2012 at 2:45 pm

My brother would love these, although the chives might be too much green for him

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Soni — September 10, 2012 at 9:14 pm

Love sausage balls and yours look so super cute!!Love the lovely flavors with the cheese and chives in there too

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FamilySpice — September 11, 2012 at 2:36 am

Oh this looks and sounds ridiculously good!!!

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Sunithi Selvaraj, RD — September 11, 2012 at 1:10 pm

Yumm ! Love the pics! Would make an amazing appetizer

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Brandie @ Home Cooking Memories — September 12, 2012 at 2:44 am

I’m pretty sure I’ve had Sausage Balls, but it’s been a long time. These would be a great party food…and I particularly like the tied bamboo skewer thing you used.

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Mama.Mommy.Mom. — September 14, 2012 at 1:10 am

Wow! I would have never thought to combine greek yogurt and ketchup to make a sauce. The sausage balls look great!

Jamie @ http://www.mamamommymom.com

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meigancam — September 14, 2012 at 5:13 pm

Great article with excellent idea! I appreciate your post. Thanks so much and let keep on sharing your stuffs keep it up.

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Melanie — September 16, 2012 at 8:47 am

The dipping sauce looks amazing!!!! (as does the sausage) YUM!

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Kari Lindsay — September 21, 2012 at 9:48 pm

Keep the football, I’ll take the Sausage Balls!(sorry football fans).

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