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Paula Deen Sausage Balls Recipe

Paula Deen Sausage Balls Recipe

Sausage balls are a favorite appetizer, snack, or even breakfast item for many, and Paula Deen has perfected the recipe to make them delicious and easy to prepare.
A Southern delight, these sausage balls are the perfect combination of savory sausage and sharp cheddar cheese, mixed with the right amount of seasoning to create an explosion of flavor on every bite.
With simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, you'll find preparing these treats as enjoyable as eating them.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Equipment
  • 1 small bowl
  • 1 large glass bowl
  • 1 non-stick spray
  • 1 baking sheet
Ingredients
  
  • 1 lb bulk room temperature spicy Italian pork sausage
  • 2 cups grated room temperature sharp cheddar cheese
  • 2 tablespoons grated Vidalia onion
  • 1/4 cup whole milk
  • 2 cups baking mix
  • To taste kosher salt
  • To taste black pepper
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise optional
  • 2 tablespoons dijon mustard optional
  • 2 tablespoons honey optional
Instructions
 
  • Preparation: Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
    Spray a baking sheet with non-stick spray to ensure your sausage balls don't stick while cooking.
  • Mix dry ingredients: In a large glass bowl, combine the baking mix, kosher salt, and black pepper.
  • Combine wet ingredients with pork sausage: Add the room temperature pork sausage, grated cheddar cheese, grated Vidalia onion, and whole milk to the dry mix.
    Using your hands or a paddle attachment on a mixer, mix all the ingredients together until they are fully combined.
    The mixture will be a bit crumbly but don't worry, this is normal. 
  • Form the sausage balls: Take small amounts of the mixture and squeeze it together to form 1-inch balls.
    Roll the mix between the palms of your hands to create even and smooth balls.
    Place each ball on the prepared baking sheet, leaving some space between them.
  • Bake: Place the baking sheet with sausage balls in the preheated oven and bake for 18-20 minutes, until they are golden brown and cooked through.
  • Optional dipping sauce: While the sausage balls are baking, you can prepare an optional dipping sauce.
    In a small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, dijon mustard, and honey.
    This sauce pairs nicely with the flavors of the sausage balls and adds an extra touch to the original recipe.
  • Serve: Once the sausage balls are baked, remove them from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes before serving.
    Enjoy your homemade Paula Deen Sausage Balls with the optional dipping sauce or on their own.
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