Chicken Sausage Bisquick Balls (Printable)

Savory chicken and sausage balls blended with cheddar, baked golden for flavorful bites.

# Ingredient List:

→ Meats

01 - 1 pound cooked chicken breast, shredded
02 - 0.5 pound uncooked breakfast sausage, casing removed

→ Cheeses

03 - 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

→ Baking Mix

04 - 2 cups Bisquick or all-purpose baking mix

→ Dairy

05 - 0.5 cup whole milk

→ Seasonings

06 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
07 - 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
08 - 0.5 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
09 - 0.25 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)

# Directions:

01 - Set oven temperature to 350°F and prepare a large baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, thoroughly mix shredded chicken, sausage, cheddar cheese, Bisquick, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and smoked paprika if using.
03 - Pour in whole milk and blend all ingredients until fully incorporated; using your hands may be necessary for even mixing.
04 - Portion the mixture with a tablespoon or small cookie scoop and roll into uniform spheres approximately 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter. Arrange on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each ball.
05 - Place baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 22 to 25 minutes until the balls develop a golden brown exterior and are cooked through.
06 - Remove from oven and allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving warm, ideally accompanied by a preferred dipping sauce.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They come together faster than you can decide what to watch on TV, and they taste like you planned them all week.
  • The blend of sharp cheddar, savory sausage, and tender chicken hits every craving at once without feeling heavy.
  • They reheat beautifully, so you can make a batch on Sunday and snack on them until Wednesday.
02 -
  • Don't skip the raw sausage, I tried using cooked once and the balls turned out dry and crumbly.
  • If you make them too big, the centers won't cook through before the outsides burn, keep them small and uniform.
03 -
  • Grate your own cheese fresh, the pre-shredded stuff has anti-caking agents that make the texture gummy.
  • Let the balls rest on the counter for a few minutes after mixing, it makes them easier to roll and helps everything bind together.
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