Apple Sausage Balls: Easy Recipe for Juicy Flavor with Turkey Bacon
These Apple Sausage Balls are a delicious blend of flavors, featuring juicy turkey bacon and the sweetness of apple, making them a perfect appetizer or snack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 24 balls
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground turkey sausage
- 1 cup grated apple
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 eggs
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, combine ground turkey sausage, grated apple, cheddar cheese, breadcrumbs, eggs, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and salt.
- Mix the ingredients until well combined.
- Form the mixture into small balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- For an extra kick, add some chopped jalapeños to the mixture.
- These can be made ahead of time and frozen before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 balls
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 70mg