Bisquick Sausage Balls are super simple and make a great breakfast or snack. You only need 3 ingredients and thirty minutes to make these tasty bites!
If you have a box of Bisquick in your pantry be sure to try this Bisquick cheesecake and Bisquick quiche.
Sausage Balls are a staple in our house this time of year. We love them for game day, weekend snacks and the holidays. They are especially delicious paired with these Blushing Mimosas.
Ingredients needed for easy sausage balls
Growing up my family called these 3-2-1 sausage balls because you use 3 cups Bisquick, 2 cups cheese and 1 sausage roll. I added a cup of water to this classic Bisquick recipe to make them a little more fluffy like a biscuit.
Sausage – I like using sausage with Sage but you could also use original, Italian, spicy or even maple.
Cheese – Freshly shredded cheese would be the best choice to add a little extra moisture. You can use your favorite cheese like cheddar, Colby Jack, even pepper jack.
Bisquick – Use the original mix for this recipe.
Tips for Making
- Spray hands with non-stick cooking spray to help prevent dough from sticking to your hands when you are forming the balls.
- If you like your balls spicy, use spicy sausage.
- Don’t over mix the dough. Over mixing will make the sausage balls tough. You can use an electric mixer or hands to mix the dough.
- Love sweet and salty, try dipping these into some maple syrup!
How to make this Bisquick sausage ball recipe
- Don’t think these can get much easier. Mix together sausage, Bisquick, cheese and water in a large bowl.
- I find using my hands is the best way to mix all the ingredients, just be sure not to over mix. If you like a little spice, add a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- Roll the batter into golf ball size balls and place on a baking sheet lined with foil sprayed with non-stick spray. Bake for 25-30 minutes.
Do sausage balls need to be refrigerated?
I like to serve them warm and then place any left overs in a sealed container in the refrigerator. If you are serving them for a party, they can stay out on the table for about 2 hours.
Can you freeze them?
Yes you can freeze them! Put cooked and cooled sausage balls on a baking sheet in the freezer. Once they have frozen, place them in a freezer bag and freeze for up to 4 months. To reheat, let them thaw in the refrigerator and then bake at 350 for 15 -20 minutes or until heated through.
How to make your own Bisquick
If you don’t have Bisquick on hand, mix together 3 cup all-purpose flour, 4 1/2 teaspoons baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 3 tablespoons butter.
More delicious sausage recipes
- Hot Sausage Beer Cheese Dip – This is one of our most popular dips on the blog.
- Sausage cream cheese rolls – These roll-ups are great for an appetizer or meal.
- Sausage Jalapeno Popper Dip – Baked dip with a little bit of spice.
- Sausage, egg and cheese monkey bread – This is a wonderful breakfast or brunch, especially for a holiday meal.
Enjoy! ~ Heather
*** If you tried this recipe, be sure to leave a comment and rating below.
321 Sausage Balls
Ingredients
- 3 cups bisquick
- 2 cups shredded cheese I use Colby and Monterey Jack blend
- 1 roll sage breakfast sausage
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper optional
- 1 cup water
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line 2 baking sheets with aluminum foil sprayed with non-stick spray or parchment paper.
- In a large bowl mix together ingredients by hand until well blended.
- Roll mixture into 1 1/2 inch balls and place on baking sheets about 1 inch apart from each other.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until sausage is completely cooked.
Notes
- Spray hands with non-stick cooking spray to help prevent dough from sticking to your hands.
- If you like your balls spicy, use spicy sausage.
- Don't like spicy, omit the cayenne.
- Don't over mix the dough. Over mixing will make the sausage balls tough.
J Nicole
Can this be made without cheese? 😬 or does it fall apart?
heather
I have never tried without cheese but I think they would be fine without it.
Connie
I named this back in the ’70’s funny how it has been changed … this is my recipe … I named them 1-2-3 so I could remember the ingredients … they are so easy and so good … I got the recipe at a church party …
Bisquick® 1-2-3 Sausage Balls
Ingredients:
1 (16 ounce) tube Jimmy Dean® hot sausage
2 cups Original Bisquick™ mix
3 cups cheddar cheese, grated
Directions: Allow cheese and sausage to come to room temperature. Combine all ingredients (easier done by hand). Shape into 1 inch balls and place on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 350° F for 15-20 minutes. Serve immediately. May be frozen [before cooking] for future use. Makes 40-45 balls. Easy as 1 .. 2 .. 3 ..
Marty
The recipe I used in the 70’s had melted Kraft Crackerbarrel Coon cheese instead of shredded cheese.
Jamielyn
These look SO delicious! Such a yummy snack!
Liz
This is one of my boys favorite recipes! We like having appetizer night and they always ask for these!
Kristyn
So easy and so yummy! Even my kids will eat these – thank you!
Kimberly
These sound sooo scrumptious!
Charity
Growing up my mom made everything with bisquick! I’ll have to pick up a box and try these.
Poppet
Thanks for posting! 🙂