Our favorite Sausage Cheese Balls recipe is delicious as party appetizers or for brunch entertaining. Make these for cocktail parties, brunch parties, or girls night in. They can be served warm or at room temperature, and can be made ahead. These are practically the perfect party food!
Best Sausage Cheese Balls
One of my favorite party foods is sausage cheese balls. They were very popular in the 70’s and 80’s, and I grew up eating them at holiday parties and bridal & baby showers.
Although food trends definitely come and go, these beloved sausage balls are always a crowd pleasing bite. They still go over well at a cocktail party and at brunch parties.
The recipe I’m sharing today is a little different from the original one I grew up on. It’s one I found about 15 years ago and it’s been my go-to version ever since. There are a few more ingredients added which produces a more flavorful recipe.
Sausage cheese balls are a fantastic make-ahead appetizer for holiday parties and brunch entertaining.
Make Ahead Party Appetizer
This party recipe can be made ahead for time-saving prep the day of the event. Just mix and roll the sausage cheese balls, cover, and refrigerate overnight. Cook them just before the party and serve them at room temperature or warm from the oven.
Alternatively, you can cook them through ahead of time and store in the refrigerator in an airtight container. Warm them for a couple of minutes before serving.
The early preparation makes these ideal for brunch entertaining and pot luck parties. These always find their way onto our ladies night food table.
Can you freeze sausage balls?
You can definitely freeze these. You can store the cooked sausage cheese balls in the freezer for about 4 months. Make sure you wrap them tightly with saran wrap. I like to add an outer layer of aluminum foil just to make sure they’re air tight.
Let them thaw in the refrigerator for a few hours or overnight. Heat them in a 350 degree oven for about 5 minutes to refresh them.
Another method is to make the sausage balls and cook them half way – about 15 minutes. Let them cool and then wrap them and freeze them until ready to use. Let them thaw slightly, then cook at 350 degrees for about 10 minutes to fully cook through.
For more appetizers with a retro vibe, check out these 3 quick & easy cheese appetizers or my 3 favorite bacon appetizers. They all work well for brunch or appetizer parties.
Favorite Sausage Cheese Balls Recipe
Make these Sausage Cheese Balls for party appetizers or brunch entertaining. We’ve been making these for years and they’re fantastic to serve warm or at room temperature.
Ingredients
- 1 pound pork sausage, regular flavor
- 3 cups Bisquick or other baking mix
- 4 cups shredded cheddar cheese (16 ounces)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Mix together all ingredients {yes, the sausage is uncooked}. Hands work best for this.
- Shape into 1-inch balls and place on a baking sheet that’s been lightly sprayed with nonstick spray.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.