This season, I’m featuring some of the appetizers you know and love. They’re kind of “retro” and might bring back some good memories for you! Today: Sausage Balls! I seem to recall they were on the table for all Christmas family reunions when I was a child. I remember how spicy but yummy they were!
Sausage balls are so portable. They are perfect for an office party, holiday potluck or home party. Here are two Betty Crocker recipes: the original style made with pork sausage (but updated with some chopped apple!) and a healthier version with turkey sausage. Since a lot of people don’t eat pork, you might want to indicate with a little table tent whether they have pork or turkey in them.
Pork Sausage and Apple Balls
Gather: Baking sheet, mixing bowl and parchment paper
Ingredients:
- 1 lb uncooked Jimmy Dean bulk pork sausage with sage
- 2 and 1/2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (10 oz)
- 2 cups original Bisquick
- 1 Braeburn apple, peeled and shredded (2 cups)
- Minced dried or fresh parsley, if desired (optional)
Directions: Preheat oven to 400 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Mix all the ingredients in a mixing bowl. Moisten your hands with water and form small balls (about an inch and a half). Place the balls on the baking sheet about 1 inch apart. Bake 12 – 14 minutes, should be golden brown and no longer pink inside. For a little color, sprinkle on a tad of parsley just before serving, if desired.
Turkey Sausage Balls
Gather: Baking sheet, mixing bowl and parchment paper
Ingredients:
- 2 and 1/2 cups Bisquick Heart Smart mix
- 1 lb uncooked lean turkey sausage (try the all natural “Good and Gather” Target brand)
- 3 cups shredded Cheddar cheese (12 oz)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup milk (at least 1%)
- 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary leaves, crushed
- 1 and 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley or 1/2 teaspoon parsley flakes
- Optional dipping sauce: mix Heinz Chili Sauce with a can of cranberry sauce.
Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Mix all the ingredients in a mixing bowl. Moisten your hands with water and form small balls (about an inch and a half). Place the balls on the baking sheet about 1 inch apart. Bake 20 – 25 minutes, should be golden brown and an oven thermometer inserted into ball should read 165 F, minimum. For a little color, sprinkle on a tad of parsley just before serving, if desired.
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