Name: Pioneer Woman Sausage Balls
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Southern American
Ingredients: Ground sausage (1 lb, mild or spicy); Cheddar cheese (2 cups, shredded); Biscuit baking mix (2 cups, such as Bisquick); Milk (¼ cup, optional if mixture is dry); Garlic powder (½ tsp, optional); Paprika (½ tsp, optional, for flavor)

Pioneer Woman Sausage Balls

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Sausage balls originated in the American South, where cooks combined biscuit mix with sausage and cheese to create a budget-friendly dish that could feed a crowd. The Pioneer Woman’s version stays true to this tradition—simple, satisfying, and guaranteed to disappear quickly whenever they’re served.

Author: Anabelle
Prep Time: 15
Cook Time: 25
Total Time: 40 minutes
Yield: 4
Category: Appetizer
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Southern American

Ingredients

Ground sausage (1 lb, mild or spicy)
Cheddar cheese (2 cups, shredded)
Biscuit baking mix (2 cups, such as Bisquick)
Milk (¼ cup, optional if mixture is dry)
Garlic powder (½ tsp, optional)
Paprika (½ tsp, optional, for flavor)

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven

Set oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2: Mix the ingredients

In a large bowl, combine sausage, cheddar cheese, biscuit mix, garlic powder, and paprika. Mix with your hands until fully combined. If mixture is too dry, add a splash of milk.

Step 3: Shape into balls

Roll mixture into 1-inch balls and place on the prepared baking sheet, spacing slightly apart.

Step 4: Bake

Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.

Step 5: Serve

Cool slightly on a rack, then serve warm with dipping sauces like ranch, mustard, or marinara.

Find it online: https://inspiredbypioneerwoman.com/pioneer-woman-sausage-balls/