Description
These Easy Cheesy Sausage Balls are a delicious and savory appetizer featuring ground turkey sausage, sharp cheddar cheese, and a blend of spices baked to golden perfection. Perfectly bite-sized and full of flavor, they make a crowd-pleasing snack or party treat.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground turkey sausage
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 cups shredded medium cheddar cheese
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, for brushing
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Mix Ingredients: In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine the ground turkey sausage, all-purpose flour, baking powder, paprika, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, and shredded cheddar cheese. Mix until all ingredients are fully incorporated and form a uniform mixture.
- Form Balls: Using a cookie scoop or your hands, shape the mixture into 24 balls, each about 2 tablespoons in size. Place the balls about 1 inch apart on the prepared baking sheet to allow even baking.
- Brush with Butter: Brush the tops of each sausage ball with melted unsalted butter. This helps them brown beautifully and adds flavor.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the sausage balls are golden brown and the turkey sausage is fully cooked through with no pink remaining inside.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey sausage with pork sausage if preferred, but adjust cooking times accordingly.
- For a spicier version, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes to the mixture.
- Ensure the sausage balls have space between them on the baking sheet to promote even baking and browning.
- Leftover sausage balls can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven or microwave.
- Make sure to brush with butter just before baking to achieve a shiny, golden crust.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
