Sausage Balls from Scratch - Master Cookbook Recipe # 42

Name: Sausage Balls from Scratch - Master Cookbook Recipe # 42
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 48-50 one inch balls
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: 2 cups self-rising flour; 2 large eggs; 1 lb. breakfast sausage (Tammy recommends half hot, half mild Swaggerty’s Farm); 1/2 cup salted butter, melted; 1 Tbsp no-salt salad blend; 1 Tbsp onion powder (or granulated onion, or 3 Tbsp minced green onion and parsley), Use NO SALT seasonings; 16 oz. sharp cheddar cheese, freshly grated

These sausage balls are a Collard Valley Cooks classic,perfect for breakfast, appetizers, or holiday snacking!

This is recipe #42 in Tammy’s Master Cookbook.

Prep time: 15 minCook time: 25 minTotal time: 40 min

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Ingredients

2 cups self-rising flour
2 large eggs
1 lb. breakfast sausage (Tammy recommends half hot, half mild Swaggerty’s Farm)
1/2 cup salted butter, melted
1 Tbsp no-salt salad blend
1 Tbsp onion powder (or granulated onion, or 3 Tbsp minced green onion and parsley), Use NO SALT seasonings
16 oz. sharp cheddar cheese, freshly grated

Instructions

Prep Butter: Melt the butter in a microwave-safe bowl.
Combine: In a large bowl, add the melted butter, sausage, eggs, spices, and self-rising flour.
Mix: Mix well by hand (or use a stand mixer) until the ingredients are evenly blended.
Add Cheese: Pour the grated cheese onto your counter. Knead the cheese into the dough a little at a time until it is thoroughly incorporated.
Shape: Pinch off pieces of dough and roll them into balls approximately one inch in diameter.
Bake: Place the balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake at 350°F for 25 minutes.
Store: Refrigerate any leftovers.

Notes

The Cheese Secret: Always shred your cheese from a block! Pre-shredded cheese has coatings that affect the texture and flavor.
Mixing: A stand mixer makes combining the heavy sausage dough much easier on your hands.
Pan Prep: If you don't have parchment paper, be sure to spray your baking sheet with oil or cooking spray to prevent sticking.
Safety First: Because these contain meat, don't leave them out at room temperature for more than three hours. Keep them in an airtight container in the fridge.
Sausage Choice: "Our Favorite Sausage is Swaggerty’s Farm! They are from Tennessee and have an excellent family business. Give their sausage a try today, you will be so glad you did!", Tammy