Best Sausage Balls Recipe: Easy, Juicy Treats with Turkey Bacon
Discover the best sausage balls recipe that combines easy preparation with deliciously juicy results, using turkey bacon for a lighter take on this classic treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 24 sausage balls
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound turkey bacon
- 1 pound sausage
- 3 cups shredded cheese
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the turkey bacon, sausage, and cheese.
- Add the flour, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and baking powder to the mixture and stir until well combined.
- Form the mixture into balls, about 1 inch in diameter.
- Place the sausage balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding chopped herbs like parsley or chives to the mixture.
- These sausage balls can be frozen for later use—just reheat them in the oven before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 sausage balls
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg