These Bisquick sausage balls with milk combine pork breakfast sausage, sharp cheddar, and biscuit mix into savory, cheesy bites for breakfast or a party platter. The four-ingredient mixture takes 10 minutes to prepare and bakes at 350°F for 20-25 minutes, making about 36 sausage balls.
The little bit of milk helps the mixture hold together when you roll it. Look for browned sausage, melted cheddar, and a compact, savory bite.
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Ingredients You'll Need
- Pork breakfast sausage: Use raw breakfast sausage; it cooks as the balls bake.
- Bisquick baking mix: The biscuit mix binds the sausage and cheese.
- Sharp cheddar cheese: Shred it for an even mix and plenty of cheddar flavor.
- Milk: Helps bring the mixture together so you can roll it.
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A Few Ingredient Notes
Medium or mild cheddar can replace the sharp cheddar if that is what you have. The recipe notes also list Stove Top Stuffing Mix, Cheddar Bay Biscuit Mix, or plain pancake mix as alternatives to Bisquick.
Tools That Make It Easier
- Large mixing bowl: Leave room to work all four ingredients together.
- Wooden spoon, optional: For combining the mixture; you can also mix by hand.
- Cookie scoop or tablespoon: To portion the mixture before rolling.
- Parchment paper: To line the baking sheet.
- Baking sheet: For arranging and baking the sausage balls.
- Dry measuring cups: To measure the baking mix.
- Liquid measuring cup: To measure the milk.
- Oven mitts: For handling the hot pan.
- Oven: Preheat to 350°F.
- Instant-read food thermometer, optional: To check that the centers reach 160°F.
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Buy Now → How to Make Bisquick Sausage Balls
Mix the ingredients thoroughly, portion and roll, then bake until golden brown and cooked through.
Prepare the Sausage Mixture
Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a large mixing bowl, combine the sausage, Bisquick, shredded cheese, and milk; mix thoroughly until the mixture is cohesive and holds together.
Form the Sausage Balls
Use a cookie scoop or heaping tablespoon to portion the mixture into golf ball-sized pieces. Roll each portion into a ball and place it on the lined baking sheet.
Bake Until Golden Brown
Bake for 20-25 minutes, until the sausage balls are golden brown and cooked through. Check that the centers reach 160°F with an instant-read food thermometer.
Keep the Mixture Together
Work the ingredients together thoroughly before you start portioning. Dry pockets of baking mix should be incorporated into the sausage and cheese; the finished mixture should hold its shape when rolled. Use the same scoop or spoon throughout the batch for reasonably even portions.
What to Serve with Bisquick Sausage Balls
Serve the sausage balls warm with honey mustard, ranch dressing, BBQ sauce, or hot honey. For breakfast, pair them with scrambled eggs, fruit salad, or a breakfast casserole.
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Keeping Leftovers Fresh
Refrigerate cooled sausage balls in an airtight container for up to 4 days. To freeze, arrange them on a parchment-lined sheet until solid, then transfer them to a freezer bag and freeze for up to 2 months.
Reheat refrigerated sausage balls at 300°F for 8-10 minutes, or frozen sausage balls for 12-15 minutes, until warmed through.
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Do I cook the sausage before mixing?
No. This recipe mixes raw pork breakfast sausage with the baking mix, cheddar, and milk. The sausage cooks in the oven after the balls are formed.
Does this recipe need cream cheese?
No. These sausage balls use sharp cheddar and milk; cream cheese is not one of the four ingredients.
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Recipe
PrintBisquick Sausage Balls with Milk
These Bisquick sausage balls combine pork breakfast sausage, sharp cheddar, baking mix, and milk for golden, cheesy bites with just 10 minutes of prep.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: About 36 sausage balls 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 1 pound pork breakfast sausage
- 2 cups Bisquick baking mix
- 16 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- ¼ cup milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the sausage, Bisquick, shredded cheese, and milk. Mix thoroughly until the mixture is cohesive.
- Use a cookie scoop or heaping tablespoon to portion the mixture into golf ball-sized pieces.
- Roll each portion into a ball and place on the lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the sausage balls are golden brown and cooked through.
Notes
Bake for 20-25 minutes, until golden brown and cooked through. Start checking at 20 minutes.
Substitutions: Stove Top Stuffing Mix, Cheddar Bay Biscuit Mix, or plain pancake mix may replace Bisquick. Medium or mild cheddar may replace sharp cheddar.
Serving: Serve warm with honey mustard, ranch dressing, BBQ sauce, or hot honey. Pair with breakfast casseroles, scrambled eggs, fruit salad, or party appetizers.
Storage: Refrigerate cooled sausage balls in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Freeze on a parchment-lined sheet until solid, then transfer to a freezer bag; freeze for up to 2 months. Reheat refrigerated sausage balls at 300°F for 8-10 minutes, or frozen sausage balls for 12-15 minutes, until warmed through.
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