Easy Bisquick sausage balls recipe with 3 ingredients is here. With an optional gluten free option, they are great finger foods using regular or spicy ground sausage. Served with dip for sausage balls it is our favorite appetizer or breakfast.

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Bisquick balls are the bomb. Add one more to make them a bit fluffier or bake as is. A great breakfast, brunch or side dish that is packed with flavor and cheesy. Get out this baking mix and let us know what you think. (affiliate links present)

Bisquick Sausage Balls 3 Ingredients

Ok so we are kindaโ€™ obsessed with making all the things with this, way beyond fluffy Bisquick biscuits. Yes it is known for making pancakes too but other than those two you not have used this yellow box. We will open your eyes to all sorts of new things to make after this one.

This is a savory option of course but we have made desserts too like our Bisquick blackberry cobbler with this same dry mix! I will show you how to make it too if you find that you have run out or would rather make it homemade. ๐Ÿ˜‰

3 Ingredient Bisquick Sausage Balls

Ingredients

  • 3 cups Bisquick will make about 12 depending on their size
  • Ground sausage, pork, spicy is great
  • Shredded cheddar cheese, or variety of your choice
  • Milk, 2% or whole will make them more moist vs. using water but some liquid is necessary

Substitutions

You can used gluten free Bisquick to make this too. Of course you will have to read the package of sausage you buy as far as that is concerned, each brand is different. For a dairy free option I have found Daya brand for my husband that he likes quite well and melts decently.

You can make homemade Bisquick or use another biscuit mix like our Sausage Balls with Red Lobster Biscuit Mix if youโ€™d rather. There arenโ€™t many ingredients to it but one is perishable so you couldnโ€™t make the whole thing in large batches. You could prepare the others, bag them and just add the butter later if you like to prep a lot beforehand.

Homemade Bisquick Recipe

  • One cup of flour
  • 1.5 tsp of baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon of chilled softened butter

Then you can make all the things with it. From easy biscuits to sweets in the morning. If you want a savory choice though, this sausage breakfast casserole Bisquick style is great.

Once you had that ready you would continue on with the other ground sausage balls items. Beyond that you just need shredded cheese and ground sausage of your choice. I highly suggest 1/2 regular and 1/2 a roll of spicy. I do list a 4th which is milk, I highly suggest you add that too so theyโ€™re fluffy.

Unbaked sausage balls rest on a black baking sheet, with a cereal box subtly visible in the background, reminiscent of simplicity, much like crafting Bisquick sausage balls with just 3 ingredients.

There are a few questions you might have in mind or may have encountered if you used another sausage balls recipe online. Ours is certainly the best of course and I have answers for you that will get it right for you this go around. ๐Ÿ˜‰

FAQ

Why are my sausage balls too dry?
Do you freeze sausage balls before or after cooking?

You can use any brand you like. Store brand ground pork sausage and cheese works fine too. I do prefer Jimmy Dean if I can find it though. Their spicy version is amazing for this. Breakfast sausage and/or turkey sausage can be used too for lower fat but wonโ€™t stick together quite as well.

As far as cheese goes, sharp cheddar is best. Shredding your own is better than bagged too, it doesnโ€™t have that slightly waxy coating on each piece.

Sausage Balls Without Bisquick Recipe

How to Make Sausage Balls

  • Start with preheating the oven so it is hot the entire time, baking.
  • In a large bowl, combine all ingredients.
  • Use your hands for the best results to mix well and form meat into balls that are round.
  • Place on a large baking sheet.
  • Bake until fluffy on the inside and golden brown all the way round, no flipping necessary.
  • Let cool slightly before serving.

Enjoy as is or with your favorite dipping sauces. Super simple ingredients that everyone enjoys as a brunch item or at breakfast. Just takes about 30 minutes to make and they save for a few days too. If you do have leftovers wait until they are at room temperature before bagging them up.

in Air Fryer

If you would rather air fry these I do recommend it!! They will get super crispy this way and it is the best way to reheat your leftovers too. Once they are done youโ€™ll want to preheat machine to 380 F, lay a small piece of parchment in the basket and place the balls in with a bit of space in between. Cook for 10-12 minutes or until middle reaches 160 degrees and outsides are crispy golden brown.

in Instant Pot

Recently I essentially steamed these in an egg mold that turned out quite well. The texture is a bit more dense but you donโ€™t have to heat up your oven. Follow our Pressure Cooker Sausage Balls for those directions.

in a Muffin Tin

Bisquick Sausage Muffins can be made in this pan. They come out almost twice the size but no need to roll with your hands.

Bisquick Sausage Balls 3 Ingredients

How do you know when sausage balls are done?

Since youโ€™re using raw pork you will need to ensure that the thickest part reaches a safe 160 F internal meat temperature. Quick and easy sausage and cheese balls right?? Just one of many easy Bisquick recipes our family loves.

Store in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheat in the air fryer for best results, or microwave for about 45 seconds. Looking for other easy recipes with pork you can make (especially if you found it on sale and bought it in bulk) are;

A hand holds a bitten savory Bisquick sausage balls, with a blurred background showcasing similar muffins on a plate.
5 from 6 votes

Bisquick Sausage Balls Recipe

By Justine
Easy Bisquick sausage balls 3 ingredients recipe is here. You can make them gluten free too! Use regular or spicy ground sausage for a kick.
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 23 minutes
Servings:

Equipment

  • 1 baking sheet
  • 1 Bowl

Ingredients 

  • 3 c Bisquick
  • 1 lb sausage, ground pork, spicy is great
  • 16 oz cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1/2 c milk, optional but makes them fluffier
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Instructions 

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. In a large bowl, combine all ingredients. Using hands, mix well and form the meat into balls (approx. 2-3 Tbsp each).
  • Place sausage balls on a large baking sheet. Bake for approximately 23-25 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1oz, Calories: 404kcal, Carbohydrates: 20g, Protein: 17g, Fat: 28g, Saturated Fat: 12g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 10g, Trans Fat: 0.1g, Cholesterol: 67mg, Sodium: 874mg, Potassium: 187mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 4g, Vitamin A: 425IU, Vitamin C: 0.4mg, Calcium: 337mg, Iron: 1mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Additional Info

Course: Appetizer, Entree, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, german
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3 ingredient sausage balls

About Justine

Justine is the creative mind behind The Typical Mom and The Typical Family on YouTube. She began blogging about easy recipes, budget friendly activities for kids, and fun family travel destinations in September 2012.

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23 Comments

  1. These are so easy to make and delicious!! Our family loves them and weโ€™ve dipped them in different condiments โ€“ maple syrup, honey, A1, ketchupโ€ฆthey taste great with any of them.

  2. About how many sausage balls is an ounce if theyโ€™re about an inch to inch and a half in size?

  3. We make these every year. I totally agree about using milk, we use buttermilk in ours . And to make like easier, I dump everything in my kitchen aid mixer and let it do the work. Lol

  4. Can we make the mixture the night before and refrigerate it until morning when we want to bake them off?

  5. Made this with the addition of milk. Fabulous!!! Made a huge difference.
    Thank you for posting your recipe ๐Ÿ˜‹

  6. Love this recipe, two batches in three days , I would like a sauce dip to go with them.

  7. can you tell me if you dip these into something or pair it with something, they seem boring, but still yummy. Iโ€™m not giving up they are so easy to make, and I think alot of possiablities.

      1. Would love for you to send me the sauce for the sausage ball, I love this recipe. Second batch in three days.

    1. Someone has asked about freezing these. I always make these for whenever, freeze them on a sheet pan and when frozen, place in a gallon size freezer bag. When I get a craving for them, I take out however many I want, and bake them off. Works wonderful!