Easy Sausage Balls Without Bisquick

It’s easy to make sausage balls without using Bisquick baking mix!

Find out how to make sausage balls without Bisquick, allowing you to enjoy the party food with simple ingredients!

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Sausage balls are one of those crowd-pleasing foods that everyone loves.

Whether you serve them at a Christmas morning breakfast or brunch, add them as the perfect appetizer for a game day party, these finger foods are a tried-and-true classic.

Traditionally, most recipes for sausage balls call for Bisquick baking mix. Using Bisquick can make things easy on you…if you have it on hand, that is!

But not everybody keeps a box of Bisquick in the pantry, and some people don’t want to use something with a lot of additives in it.

So you’ll be glad to know that you can make delicious sausage balls without Bisquick! They’re every bit as tasty, but without the ingredients you can’t pronounce.

They’re a big hit!

Sausage Balls with No Bisquick Mix

There are many different varieties of sausage balls, using different types of sausages and different types of cheese.

So if you already have a recipe you love, but just need a way to substitute something else for the Bisquick, feel free to make adjustments as desired.

But if you don’t already have a sausage ball recipe, this easy recipe uses simple ingredients to create delicious, savory bites everyone will love.

More Easy Breakfast Resources:

• Biscoff Muffins
• Golden Syrup Cake
• How to Cook Frozen Sausage

How to Make Cheesy Sausage Balls Without Bisquick

It’s easier than you think to whip up this simple recipe!

Ingredients You’ll Need:

• Self-rising flour
• Vegetable shortening (such as Crisco)
• Sharp cheddar cheese
• Breakfast sausage
• Milk

How to Make Homemade Sausage Balls:

(Full printable recipe is available below)

Make the Bisquick substitute. Since we’re not using baking mix, we need to make a substitute for it in order to achieve the best results.

In the bowl of a food processor, combine some self-rising flour with some vegetable shortening. Pulse a few times to combine into small pieces.

Combine ingredients. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, combine flour mixture, shredded cheese, and raw breakfast sausage. Mix together on low speed until combined.

If you don’t have a stand mixer, you can combine everything by hand in a large bowl.

Add milk, if needed. Add milk, one tablespoon at a time, while mixing on low speed, until the mixture holds together well.

Scoop and bake. Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, scoop out the mixture and roll into 1-inch balls. Place the uncooked sausage balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Bake for about 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.

Remove the cookie sheet from the oven and let cool slightly before serving warm, or allow to cool completely and serve at room temperature.

Notes and Adaptations for These Easy Sausage Balls:

• Sausage balls are endlessly adaptable! You can make spicy sausage balls by choosing hot sausage instead of mild or medium ground sausage, or add a bit of cayenne pepper to the mix. Feel free to change the type of cheese, too. Want to add some seasonings? Try a teaspoon of garlic powder, and half teaspoon of onion powder, and a tablespoon of dried parsley. Or serve them with your favorite dipping sauce!
• Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
• If you don’t have self-rising flour on hand, you can make your own using all-purpose flour.
• Freeze uncooked sausage balls on a baking sheet in the freezer, then transfer to a freezer bag and store for 3-4 months. When ready to bake, let them sit on the baking sheet at room temperature for 15-20 minutes, then bake.