Jimmy Dean Sausage Cheese Balls

Name: Jimmy Dean Sausage Cheese Balls
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 2 (16 ounce) packages Regular Flavor Jimmy Dean Pork Sausage; 4 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese; 1.5 cups all-purpose baking mix; 0.5 cup finely chopped onion; 0.5 cup finely chopped celery; 2 teaspoons minced garlic; 2 teaspoons black pepper

4.5

(158)

128 Reviews

15 Photos

These cute sausage balls are easy to make for a fun appetizer. They can be prepared ahead and frozen uncooked. Just thaw and bake when you need them!

Recipe by JimmyDean

Updated on September 19, 2022

15

Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

20 mins

Additional Time:

5 mins

Total Time:

40 mins

Servings:

36

Yield:

6 dozen

Ingredients

2 (16 ounce) packages Regular Flavor Jimmy Dean Pork Sausage
4 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
1 ½ cups all-purpose baking mix
½ cup finely chopped onion
½ cup finely chopped celery
2 teaspoons minced garlic (Optional)
2 teaspoons black pepper

Directions

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Combine sausage, cheese, baking mix, onion, celery, garlic, and black pepper in a large mixing bowl; stir well until combined. Form into balls about 1-inch in diameter; place on an ungreased baking sheet.
Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 20 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (71 degrees C). Cool on the pan for 5 minutes before serving with cocktail forks or toothpicks.

To Cook From Frozen:

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C); allow frozen sausage balls to thaw on a baking sheet while the oven preheats. Bake in preheated oven until golden brown, about 25 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (71 degrees C).

Variation:

For a firmer texture, add 3 cups baking mix and 2 cups shredded cheese.