Description
Savory Paula Deen Sausage Balls deliver Southern comfort with irresistible cheesy goodness. Hearty bites packed with sausage, cheddar, and baking mix promise to become party favorites that guests will crave.
Ingredients
Scale
main ingredients:
- 1 package (1 lb) ground sausage
- 4 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese
- 3 cups baking mix
seasoning and binding ingredients:
- 1/8 tablespoon (0.125 tablespoons) pepper
- 1 tablespoon mustard
- 1 cup mayonnaise
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment by heating to 190°C (375°F) and lightly coating a baking sheet with vegetable oil cooking spray to prevent adhesion.
- In a spacious glass mixing bowl, thoroughly blend grated cheddar cheese, baking mix, ground sausage, ground black pepper, Dijon mustard, and full-fat mayonnaise using fingertips until the mixture achieves a crumbly yet slightly cohesive texture.
- Craft uniform sausage spheres by compressing small portions of the mixture firmly, ensuring they hold together, then gently rolling between palms to create consistent 1-inch diameter balls.
- Methodically arrange the sausage spheres on the prepared baking sheet, maintaining adequate spacing between each piece to promote even heat circulation and crisp exterior.
- Roast the sausage spheres in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, pausing midway to carefully rotate them with a flexible spatula, preventing potential surface sticking and ensuring uniform golden-brown coloration.
- While the sausage spheres are baking, whisk together remaining Dijon mustard and mayonnaise until achieving a smooth, consistent dipping sauce consistency.
- Remove the sausage spheres from the oven, allowing them to rest momentarily, then serve warm alongside the prepared mustard-mayonnaise dipping sauce for an appetizing culinary experience.
Notes
- Grate the cheese right before mixing to capture maximum moisture and prevent dryness in the final texture.
- Refrigerate the mixture briefly to help bind ingredients and create perfectly shaped sausage balls.
- Mix ingredients gently with hands to maintain a tender, light consistency without overworking the mixture.
- Arrange balls with ample space between them on the baking sheet for uniform golden-brown coloring.
- Opt for a silicone baking mat to guarantee easy release and hassle-free cleanup after cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 56
- Sugar: 0.1g
- Sodium: 159mg
- Fat: 3.61g
- Saturated Fat: 1.4g
- Carbohydrates: 3.3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2.5g
- Cholesterol: 8mg