Description
These Stuffing Balls with Sausage are a delicious, savory appetizer perfect for holiday gatherings or casual parties. Combining flavorful breakfast sausage, crispy bacon, cheesy stuffing, and cheddar cheese, these bite-sized savory balls are baked to golden perfection, making them an irresistible finger food that’s easy to prepare and serve.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat
- 1 pound Ground breakfast sausage
- 8 slices Bacon (cooked and diced)
Stuffing
- 6 ounces Boxed stuffing mix (approximately 3 cups homemade stuffing)
Cheese
- 3 cups Cheddar cheese (shredded)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit to ensure it’s ready for baking the sausage balls evenly.
- Prepare Baking Sheet: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier, then set it aside.
- Make Stuffing: Prepare the boxed stuffing according to the package instructions. If using homemade stuffing, proceed to the next step.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix together the ground sausage, cooked and diced bacon, prepared stuffing, and shredded cheddar cheese until all ingredients are thoroughly combined.
- Form Balls: Roll the mixture into tight balls about 1 heaping tablespoon each. Packing them tightly helps keep them intact during baking.
- Arrange on Baking Sheet: Place the sausage balls evenly spaced on the prepared baking sheet to ensure they bake evenly.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes or until the sausage is fully cooked through and the balls are golden and firm to the touch.
Notes
- You can use homemade stuffing or a boxed mix according to your preference.
- Make sure to cook the bacon before adding it to the mixture for the best flavor and texture.
- For a crispier exterior, you can broil the sausage balls for an additional 1-2 minutes after baking, watching carefully to avoid burning.
- These sausage balls can be made ahead and refrigerated or frozen before baking for convenient meal prep.
- Serve with your favorite dipping sauces like honey mustard, ranch, or spicy ketchup for added flavor.
