These bite-size sausage balls make a quick and easy appetizer to bring to your next tailgate party.
Cheese-Stuffed Sausage Balls
Makes 24
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground pork sausage
- 2 cups all-purpose baking mix*
- 1 (8-ounce) block Monterey Jack cheese with peppers, shredded
- 1 (8-ounce) block sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded
- ½ cup chopped green onion
- ½ cup whole milk
- 4 ounces medium Cheddar cheese, cut into 24 small cubes
- Pepper jelly, to serve
- Garnish: sliced green onion
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine sausage, baking mix, Monterey Jack, shredded Cheddar, green onion, and milk until well combined. Divide mixture into 24 portions. Flatten each portion, and place 1 Cheddar cube in center of each. Shape around cubes, and roll into smooth balls. Place on prepared pan.
- Bake until golden brown and crisp, about 20 minutes. Serve warm with pepper jelly. Garnish with green onion, if desired.
Notes
*We used Bisquick Pancake and Baking Mix.
