Classic Cheddar Sausage Balls Will Get You Through the Holidays
If you’re looking for a savory Christmas party appetizer that everyone will enjoy, then you’ve found it. Filled with breakfast sausage, sharp cheddar and a burst of seasonal flavor from fresh sage, these are sure to fly off the platter at any holiday party.
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Yields: 38 servings
Prep Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 40 mins
Ingredients
1 1/4 c.
all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
1 1/2 tsp.
baking powder
1/2 tsp.
kosher salt
1/2 tsp.
freshly grated black pepper
1/4 tsp.
cayenne pepper
1/2 c.
coarsely grated yellow onion
8 oz.
sharp cheddar cheese, grated (about 2 cups)
1 lb.
loose pork breakfast sausage
3 tbsp.
unsalted butter, melted
1 tbsp.
chopped fresh sage, plus small leaves for garnish
Directions
Preheat oven to 375°F. Whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper in a bowl. Add onion, cheddar, sausage, butter, and sage and mix until fully combined (it’s easiest to do this with clean hands.)
Scoop sausage balls (about 1 tablespoon each) onto a large rimmed baking sheet, leaving 1 inch between each. Gently press a small sage leaf into the top of each sausage ball. Bake until golden brown, 23 to 25 minutes.
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