Can You Make Sausage Balls Ahead of Time?

Yes! These sausage balls are a great make-ahead breakfast or appetizer. Make them a day or two in advance, then follow the storage instructions below.

Can You Freeze Sausage Balls?

Yes! You can freeze them raw or bake them and freeze them after they have cooled (see post for reheating directions)

How do I reheat sausage balls?

Follow recipe above through Step 3. Cool sausage balls to room temperature, then freeze in an airtight container. When ready to use, reheat at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 10 minutes.

What can I do if some of the sausage balls along the edge of the pan dry out a little?

Place all the sausage balls in a container and seal the container. The steam will help the dry ones become moist. I always cover mine to cool to hold in the flavor even if they don't dry out because it seems to make them taste even better if the flavors mingle.

Can I use pre-shredded cheese?

I do not suggest using pre-shredded cheese. Shredded cheese contains anti-caking agents and does not melt as well. Take the time and shred your own cheese from a block of cheese...I promise you, it will be worth it!

Can I use a different type of cheese for sausage balls?

Yes! Feel free to use any type of cheese. You can choose your cheese based on what you are serving as a main course or which dipping sauce you are serving the keto sausage balls with.

Do I have to use Hot Sausage?

No. Hot sausage does contain a lot of flavour so if you use plain sausage, you will need to add seasoning to this recipe.

The BEST Keto Sausage Balls - Gluten-free

Ingredients

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1 lb Jimmy Dean hot ground sausage
1 1/4 cup Homemade Keto Bisquick (or your favourite recipe)
2 cups shredded cheese

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). To make clean up a breeze, cover a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil. Set a baking rack on top of the rimmed baking sheet and spray well with cooking spray. Set it to the side.
Combine room temperature sausage and biscuit mix in the bowl of a food processor or stand mixer (see post if you do not have a food processor or stand mixer). Pulse or mix until well combined. Add the shredded Cheddar cheese and mix until fully incorporated.
Using a tablespoon cookie scoop, portion out a sausage ball and roll the mixture into about 30-36 walnut shell-sized balls; transfer to a baking sheet.
Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown and sausage is cooked through, 18 to 22 minutes.

Notes

see post for tips and tricks
use any flavoured sausage - if you choose unflavoured sausage, make sure you add additional seasoning.
feel free to use any type of cheese

Author: Cat
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Breakfast, Snack, Appetizer
Method: Baking
Cuisine: America, Fall, Holidays
Diet: Gluten Free

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 sausage bite
Calories: 81
Sugar: 0.1
Fat: 5.7
Carbohydrates: 1
Fiber: 0.1
Protein: 4.2