3-Ingredient Sausage Balls
3-Ingredient Sausage Balls bake up into tender, cheesy bites with a crisp, golden exterior and savory sausage richness. Using breakfast sausage, sharp Cheddar, and a Bisquick-style mix, they deliver nostalgic flavor and satisfying texture in every mouthful. Ideal for game day, potlucks, or holiday snacking, they’re best served warm for maximum melty pockets of cheese.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves12
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in 3-Ingredient Sausage Balls, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 45 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 32 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Food
- 3 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 4
- Heart Health
- 40
- Metabolic
- 15
- Digestive
- 6
- Inflammatory
- 26
- Performance
- 23
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather the ingredients. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- 2
Combine the sausage, cheese, and about 2 cups of baking mix; mix well with your hands. Gradually add as much of the remaining 1 cup of baking mix as you can.
- 3
Shape the mixture into balls about 1 to 1 1/2 inches wide. Roll the balls in any extra baking mix to coat.
- 4
Place the balls on a nonstick baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven until golden brown and cooked through, about 18 to 22 minutes.
- Calories 358.73 kcal Moderate 18%
- Protein 14.51 g Good Source 29%
- Carbohydrate 32.8 g 12%
- Total Fat 18.61 g High 24%
- Saturated Fat 8.43 g High 42%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 45.46 mg Moderate 15%
- Sodium 879.94 mg High 38%
- Dietary Fiber 1.0 g Low Source 4%
- Total Sugars 2.86 g --
- Added Sugars 1.98 g Low Source 4%
- Calcium 307.18 mg Good Source 24%
- Iron 1.92 mg Moderate 11%
- Potassium 129.37 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.38 mcg Low Source 2%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
3 Ingredient Sausage Balls is made with 3 ingredients and serves 12. It takes about 35 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Baking Mix, Pork Sausage, and Shredded Cheddar Cheese. Each serving provides about 358.73 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is 3-Ingredient Sausage Balls made of?
- The main ingredients are Baking Mix, Pork Sausage, Shredded Cheddar Cheese. The full list of 3 is above.
- How long does it take to make 3-Ingredient Sausage Balls?
- About 35 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 358.73 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is 3-Ingredient Sausage Balls easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 3 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is 3-Ingredient Sausage Balls healthy?
- 3-Ingredient Sausage Balls has an easyChef Pro health score of 27/100. Per serving, it provides 358.73 calories and 14.51 g of protein, or 29% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 879.94 mg (38% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 8.43 g (42% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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