Bisquick Sausage Balls are an easy Southern appetizer, made with only 3 ingredients, including sausage, cheddar cheese and Bisquick. This classic recipe for sausage balls is made in less than 30 minutes. It’s a great game day snack and always a hit at parties!

cooked sausage balls stacked up on plate

Table of contents

These Bisquick Sausage Balls are a game changer! I made them for a little get-together, and they disappeared in no time. So easy to whip up and they’re packed with flavor. Will definitely be making these again!

– Baldi

I grew up in Oklahoma, where these Bisquick sausage balls were on the menu at every Christmas party. I served these at my annual holiday party, after moving to California, and everyone raved about them. When asked, everyone said they had never had them before, that’s when I realized that these were a Midwest/Southern thing!

Of course, I’ve continued the tradition of serving this bisquick sausage balls recipe at pretty much every party I’ve hosted since moving to California.

This recipe varies slightly from others you might find online, or even printed on the Bisquick box. After making them dozens and dozens of times, I’ve perfected the ratio of Biquick mix, to sausage, to cheese.

This recipe for Bisquick sausage balls will never be dry or crumble apart while you’re trying to form the mixture into balls. It has the perfect ratio of all three ingredients that result in moist, flavorful sausage balls every time!

With just 3 ingredients, you can mix up these savory sausage balls as the perfect finger food for everything from holiday parties, to birthday parties, to Super Bowl Sunday. They’re an easy snack, appetizer, or brunch recipe, and always a hit with adults and kids alike!

ingredients for bisquick sausage balls on white wood board

Ingredients

Here I explain the best ingredients for this bisquick sausage balls recipe, what each one does, and substitution options. For the exact ingredient measurements, see the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

  • Bisquick – this classic baking mix is easy to find on the baking aisle of almost every major grocery store. Using this mix makes this recipe come together so easily with only 3 ingredients!
  • Sausage – I almost always use Jimmy Dean sausage to make this recipe. It tastes great and turns out perfect every time. I like to use the “hot” variety for a little more flavor and spice, but I’ve also made this recipe dozens of times with mild sausage, and it’s also delicious. This is just a matter of personal preference. You can really make this recipe with any ground sausage. Breakfast sausage, Italian sausage or turkey sausage will also work.
  • Cheddar cheese – you can use medium or sharp cheddar cheese to make this recipe. If you want a stronger bite and richer cheddar flavor, use sharp cheddar. I do recommend buying a block of cheddar cheese and shredding it at home yourself for the best flavor. Bagged pre-shredded cheese has additives and will not melt as well as freshly-grated cheese.
uncooked sausage balls on parchment-lined baking sheet
cooked sausage balls on parchment-lined baking sheet

Instructions

  1. Mix the ingredients. In a large bowl, combine the bisquick mix, sausage, and shredded cheese.
  2. Form the balls. Shape the sausage mixture into 20-24 one-inch balls, about the size of a golf ball. You can do this using your hands or a cookie scoop.
  3. Bake. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil for easy cleanup, then place the sausage balls on the baking sheet. Bake in a 375°F preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown.
  4. Dig in! Serve the sausage balls immediately on a serving plate. Optionally garnish with chopped fresh cilantro.
sausage balls stacked up on a plate with a small bowl of buffalo sauce on the side

What to serve with them

Serve these sausage balls on their own, or with a dipping sauce. They honestly don’t even need a sauce, but I’m a saucy kind of girl, so sometimes I add a little bowl of sauce on the side for dipping! Totally optional, but these sausage balls are delicious served with any of these salad dressings or sauces.

If you want to make a “sausage ball bar”, like I have at parties in the past, serve these bisquick sausage balls, along with these other sausage ball recipes.

Make-ahead, storage and reheating

You can make the sausage balls ahead of time, and bake them right before serving. Assemble the sausage balls, then store the uncooked sausage balls in a zipper bag, or storage container, until you’re ready to bake and serve them.

If you want to bake the sausage balls ahead of time for a party, you can store them in a slow cooker on warm after baking.

Store leftover Bisquick sausage balls in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.

Reheat the sausage balls in the oven or air fryer for the best texture. In the oven, reheat the sausage balls on a foil-lined baking sheet at 400°F for 6-8 minutes.

In the air fryer, reheat the sausage balls at 400°F for 4-5 minutes.

You can also reheat them in the microwave on a plate for 60 seconds, but the texture won’t quite be the same.

You can freeze cooked sausage balls for up to 3 months. Make sure the balls are cooled completely before storing them in a freezer bag. To make sure they don’t stick together, you can flash freeze them separated on a baking sheet for 30 minutes before storing them.

Be sure to thaw the frozen sausage balls in the refrigerator for 24 hours before reheating them in the oven or air fryer.

Make them gluten free

To make gluten free bisquick sausage balls, either use gluten-free Bisquick baking mix, purchased at the grocery store, or make gluten free bisquick at home. To make it at home, combine 3 cups gluten free all-purpose flour with 4 ½ teaspoons baking powder, ¾ teaspoon salt and 3 tablespoons olive oil.

cooked sausage balls stacked up on plate

More appetizer recipes

Create a delicious party menu, or game day spread, with all of these delicious appetizer recipes!

Pickle Dip

Boneless Wings

Southwestern Egg Rolls

Taco Crescent Rolls
sausage balls stacked up on plate
Print Pin
4.84 stars (6 ratings)
Rate this Recipe

Bisquick Sausage Balls

This Bisquick Sausage Balls recipe is a quick and easy appetizer made with three simple ingredients. Ready in 22 minutes, these bite-sized, cheesy, savory snacks are perfect for parties, holidays, or game day, and they're always a crowd favorite!
Servings: 24 sausage balls
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 22 minutes
Author: Whitney Bond
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 pound pork sausage, mild or hot
  • 8 ounce block cheddar cheese, shredded into 2 ¼ cups
  • ¾ cup Bisquick

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the sausage, shredded cheese and bisquick.
  • Form the mixture into approximately 24 one-inch balls.
  • Place the sausage balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  • Bake for 12-15 minutes.

Notes

  • To double this recipe, click on the 2X button above. The ingredient amounts will automatically update. This will make approximately 48 sausage balls.

Nutrition Facts

Calories 112kcal (6%)Carbohydrates 3g (1%)Protein 5g (10%)Fat 9g (14%)Saturated Fat 4g (20%)Polyunsaturated Fat 1gMonounsaturated Fat 3gCholesterol 23mg (8%)Sodium 230mg (10%)Potassium 60mg (2%)Fiber 0.1gSugar 0.5g (1%)Vitamin A 109mg (2%)Vitamin C 0.1mgCalcium 75mg (8%)Iron 0.3mg (2%)
Did you make this recipe?Tag @WhitneyBond on Instagram and hashtag it #WBRecipes!

We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com.