Name: 5 Ingredient Sausage Balls
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 24
Ingredients: 1 lb breakfast sausage; 1 egg; 1 cup shredded cheese; 2 Tbsp melted butter; 1 cup Bisquick

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This is a 5 ingredient recipe with a couple optional ingredients that you can add!

The simple ingredient list makes it so easy to prepare and I love that I can find all the ingredients at my local supermarket.

What is in a 5 Ingredient Sausage Balls? (scroll down for the printable recipe card)

This recipe has only a couple simple ingredients that can be purchased at your local grocery store.

breakfast sausage – you can use regular or hot, plus any brand of sausage can be used
egg
shredded cheese – choose your favorite shredded cheese
melted butter
Bisquick

Is there a keto option for sausage balls?

Yes, simply exchange the Bisquick for almond flour. Use the same amount and follow these same instructions.

What to add to my sausage balls?

red pepper flakes
pepper jack cheese
jalapenos
chopped cooked bacon or ham

How do I make a 5 Ingredient Sausage Balls? (scroll down for the printable recipe card)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees f
Take a bowl and add the raw breakfast sausage, egg, shredded cheese, melted butter and bisquick
Mix well and form into balls (approximately the size of a walnut)
Place sausage balls onto a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil or parchment paper. You can also just spray the baking sheet with a nonstick cooking spray
Bake for approximately 25 minutes
Enjoy with your favorite syrup or on the side of some scrambled eggs.

Yield: 24 sausage balls