Sausage Balls

Photo: Lee Harrelson; Styling: Jan Gautro, Laura Zapalowski

Freshly shredded cheese is a must for these sausage balls, which have become a traditional favorite during the holiday. The three-ingredient recipe is the perfect finger food for Christmas morning when children are too excited to sit down for breakfast, but they're also a great choice for breakfast and brunch any time of the year.

Yield: Makes about 8 dozen

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Combine all ingredients in a large bowl, pressing mixture together with hands. Shape into 3/4-inch balls, and place on lightly greased baking sheets.
Bake at 400º for 15 to 18 minutes or until lightly browned.
NOTE: For testing purposes only, we used Cracker Barrel Sharp Cheddar Cheese. Freeze uncooked Sausage Balls, if desired. Bake frozen balls at 400º for 18 to 20 minutes or until lightly browned.

Southern Living
DECEMBER 2003

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bluemooniris38

My family, friends and I love this recipe. I have been asked to bring it multiple times and it doesn't seem like New Year's Eve without them. We use Cheddar or "Casserole" cheese and Mild Breakfast sausage. I love to use the leftovers if there are any, for a quick breakfast. We also just use 2- 2 1/2 cups baking mix.

Outstanding 12/18/12
tonig692

Very dry and bland. I felt 3 cups of flour was way too much so I put in 2 cups and that was way too much.. had to add water but that didn't help the taste. Both my husband and I couldn't eat these the way they were so tomorrow night it will be Swedish meatball night with lots of sauce. I used good sausage too from the meat market. What a waste of sausage.

Would not make again 10/21/12
taustin4

Terrible recipe. Very dry. Not worth the effort. It turned out to be a crumbly, tasteless mess.

Would not make again 09/11/12
MELISSASMY

These are always a hit in our family! Our favorite sausage ball recipe! Have found that we like it best with Jimmy Dean's Hot Sausauge and extra sharp cheddar.

Outstanding 05/04/11
jjfadoosh

dry, and just not very good. I liked how they could be made ahead of time but nobody loved them. They may have been better with breakfast sausage instead of hot Italian.

Would not make again 12/27/08