Pimento Cheese Sausage Balls

Cheesy, spicy, and packed with Southern flavor—these easy pimento cheese sausage balls are the ultimate make-ahead party appetizer for holidays, game day, or whenever snack time needs a little main character energy.

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American - Southern

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 20

Total Time 35

Servings

Calories 116kcal

Author Marye Audet-White

Ingredients

1 lb bulk pork sausage hot or mild
2 cups biscuit mix like Bisquick
1 ½ cups shredded sharp cheddar shred from a block for best results
½ cup homemade or store-bought pimento cheese
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon smoked paprika optional, but delicious

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment or foil (or don’t and repent later).
In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients. Use your hands—like your mama taught you—to really squish everything together until it’s well blended.
Roll into 1-inch balls and place on the baking sheet.
Bake for 18–22 minutes, until golden brown and cooked through.
Serve warm with ranch, comeback sauce, or straight off the tray like a heathen.

Notes

Storage:

Toss any leftover sausage balls in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 4 days—if they last that long. To reheat, just pop 'em in a 350°F oven for about 8 minutes.

Tips:

Don’t overmix – We’re making snacks, not paving a driveway. Mix until just combined to keep things tender, not tough.
Use cold ingredients – Cold sausage and cold pimento cheese make for easier mixing and better texture.

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