Best Holiday Sausage Balls Recipes

My Mom's Holiday Sausage Holiday Balls image

Provided by Food Network

Time 55m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 Granny Smith apples
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 pound ground pork sausage
4 cups grated sharp Cheddar
3 cups instant pancake mix
2 tablespoons minced fresh chives
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

For the applesauce: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
Peel the apples, then thinly slice around the core. Place in a microwave-safe bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Microwave until the apples are tender, about 5 minutes. Place in a blender with the butter and puree. Set aside.
For the sausage balls: Grease a rimmed baking sheet with the oil. Combine the sausage, cheese, pancake mix, chives, a big pinch of salt and a few grinds of black pepper in a large bowl and mix well. Roll into 1 1/2-inch balls (about the size of a Ping-Pong ball). Place on the prepared baking sheet in an even layer, leaving 1 inch between balls. Bake until cooked through and browned, 20 to 25 minutes. Serve with the applesauce.

HOLIDAY SAUSAGE BALLS image

Provided by Julie Jarrell Bailey

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb sage sausage
1 c biscuit mix
2 c sharp cheddar cheese, finely shredded
1/4 c red onion, chopped finely
1 tsp minced garlic
1/2 tsp crushed red peppers flakes
1/4 tsp chili pepper (ground)
1/8 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
2 Tbsp stoneground mustard
3 Tbsp cranberry-orange preserves

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 375-degrees (350-degrees in convection oven). LINE a large jelly roll pan or two cookie sheets with edges using non-stick foil.
2. Mix all ingredients together in bowl just until blended. Do not over blend. Shape into 1-inch balls (approximately 36 to 42)
3. Place onto lined pan and bake for 13 to 15 minutes or until done (160-degrees F). Serve immediately.