Pimento Cheese Sausage Balls
Pimento Cheese Sausage Balls are a fun twist on classic sausage balls. Spicy sausage and creamy pimento cheese combine to make the perfect appetizers for watching the big game!
Pimento Cheese Sausage Balls Recipe
Sausage squares or balls are a favorite southern snack of mine. They are hearty, spicy, and so easy to make.
Plus I love how super easy they are to serve. A few toothpicks (or use your fingers like me) and a few of you favorite dipping sauces and you are good to go!
I wanted to mix them up a bit from the traditional spicy sausage balls with cream cheese recipe and give them an extra kick. Mixing some creamy pimento cheese spread with the sausage is just what I was looking for.
With minimal prep and maximum flavor these little balls of goodness are AMAZING!
Whip up a large batch of these sausage cheese balls for any gathering from breakfast to a midnight snack. They are the best finger food for any occasion.
They are right there with my sweet and spicy Pimento Cheese Bread and this Seasoned Crackers Recipe.
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Ingredients Needed
Pork Sausage – I like to use hot pork sausage but use your favorite.
Prepared Pimiento Cheese – Grab a tub of your favorite (I like Palmetto cheese) or make you own homemade pimento cheese.
Bisquick Original Pancake Mix – Any complete baking mix will work. Or make a homemade Bisquick substitute.
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How to Make Sausage Balls with Pimento Cheese
First: Preheat oven to 375F. Prepare a cookie sheet with parchment paper or baking mat.
Second: In a large mixing bowl using a hand mixer, or a stand mixer, combine the sausage, baking mix, and pimento cheese. Mix until combined but do not over mix.
Third: Form into 1-inch balls. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until light golden brown and firm.
Fourth: Remove and let cool slightly.
For the full recipe and detailed instructions, please refer to the recipe card at the bottom of the post.
Serving Suggestions
These sausage balls are delicious on their own because of the zesty pimento cheese, but I can’t resist a dipping sauce.
A few of my favorites are:
Can I make these ahead of time?
You can prep and bake these up to 3 days in advance. Store in an airtight container in the fridge.
Reheat in a 350F oven for 10-15 minutes or until warmed through.
Can I freeze them?
Yes, you can! Prepare the sausage balls as usual and cool completely. Freeze on a baking sheet and then store in a ziptop bag for up to 2 months.
Thaw frozen sausage balls overnight in the fridge before reheating.
Can I make them in the air fryer?
Totally! Preheat to 360F. Bake in batches for 8-10 minutes or until cooked through.
Tapas Tips & Tricks
- Use a greased baking sheet or line with parchment paper or aluminum foil for easy clean up.
- If you don’t have pimento cheese, you can just add shredded cheddar cheese, cream cheese, and chopped pimentos.
- Bring the sausage close to room temperature for more even mixing.
- Spread the mixture in crescent roll dough and make these sausage crescents!
- I prefer homemade pimento cheese but if you want to skip that part, Palmetto brand (12-ounce tubs) is my favorite.
- Use a cookie scoop to make the inch size balls and to keep them all the same size for even baking.
- This recipe starts with uncooked sausage so bake until the internal temperature is 165F.
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These Pimiento Cheese Sausage Balls are a fun twist on a southern classic. A party food favorite, they are a great addition to any tailgating spread!
Pimento Cheese Sausage Balls
Ingredients
- 1 pound hot breakfast sausage
- 2 cups Bisquick cooking mix
- 12 ounces pimento cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375F. Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper or baking mat.
- In a large bowl using a hand mixer, or a stand mixer, combine the sausage, baking mix, and pimento cheese.
- Mix until combined but do not over mix.
- Form into 1 inch balls.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until light golden brown and firm. (Internal temp should be 165)
- Remove and let cool slightly.
Notes
- Use a greased baking sheet or line with parchment paper or aluminum foil for easy clean up.
- If you don't have pimento cheese, you can just add shredded cheddar cheese, cream cheese, and chopped pimentos.
- Bring the sausage close to room temperature for more even mixing.
- I prefer homemade pimento cheese but if you want to skip that part, Palmetto brand (12-ounce tubs) is my favorite.
- Use a cookie scoop to make the inch size balls and to keep them all the same size for even baking.
- This recipe starts with uncooked sausage so bake until the internal temperature is 165F.
Nutrition
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