Approved by over 2,000 home cooks, our sausage balls recipe is a hands-down favorite—and one of our most-requested recipes! It makes sense: the recipe is quick and easy to prepare, includes a handy make-ahead option, and makes a whopping 102 servings of delicious Bisquick™ sausage balls. Serve up a batch alongside toothpicks and dipping sauce at a party or before the big Christmas or Thanksgiving meal, and you’ll have a hit on your hands.

Easy, cheesy, and oh-so-snackable, these sausage balls are your new favorite party app. They’re made from rich pork sausage, Bisquick, two kinds of cheese, and plenty of seasonings. Particularly popular for holiday get-togethers, these Sausage-Cheese Balls come together in under an hour for a delicious bite-sized treat.

The origin of sausage balls is a bit of a mystery, but this savory snack is believed to have originated in the South where it may have evolved from traditional Southern sausage and biscuit recipes. Whatever the case, sausage-cheese balls are the perfect way to kick off a shindig with family and friends! If you want to make the holidays (or any get-together) even more merry, check out our Thanksgiving appetizers and Christmas appetizers for more tasty apps and snacks.

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