Bisquick Sausage Cheese Balls
Adapted from the original Bisquick (General Mills) Bisquick Original All-Purpose Baking Mix packaging. Back of the Bag is not affiliated with Bisquick (General Mills).
"The ultimate party appetizer since the sixties."
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The Story
These savory morsels first appeared on the Bisquick box in the early 1960s as a versatile appetizer for cocktail parties. Utilizing the rise of convenient pre-shredded cheeses and bulk sausage, the recipe became a holiday staple across American households due to its three-ingredient simplicity and crowd-pleasing flavor. It remains one of the most requested recipes in the General Mills archives.
Ingredients
- 3 cups Bisquick Original All-Purpose Baking Mix
- 1 lb bulk pork sausage, room temperature
- 4 cups (16 oz) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup water (optional, for moisture)
Directions
- 1
Preheat oven to 350°F and lightly grease a large baking sheet or line with parchment paper.
- 2
In a large bowl, combine the Bisquick mix, uncooked sausage, and shredded cheese.
- 3
Mix thoroughly using your hands or a heavy-duty stand mixer until a stiff dough forms (add water a tablespoon at a time if the mixture is too crumbly).
- 4
Shape the mixture into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet about 1 inch apart.
- 5
Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until the bottoms are lightly browned and the sausage is fully cooked.
- 6
Serve warm.