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Golden chicken sausage balls served as an appetizer

Cheesy Chicken Sausage Balls

Easy chicken sausage balls made from scratch with cheddar, flour, and simple seasonings—no pork.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 24 balls
Course: Appetizer, Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground chicken sausage mild or spicy
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp fine salt
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp dried onion flakes
  • 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese freshly shredded
  • 1/2 cup milk add gradually; you may not need all of it

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and lightly grease or line a baking sheet.
  2. Combine chicken sausage, flour, baking powder, salt, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion flakes, and cheddar.
  3. Add milk a little at a time until the mixture is soft enough to hold together. Avoid overmixing.
  4. Shape into about 24 balls, roughly 1 1/2 inches each, and place on the baking sheet.
  5. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until browned and the center of the chicken sausage reaches 165°F.

Notes

This recipe uses chicken sausage only. For poultry sausage, cook to a safe internal temperature of 165°F.