These Southern 3-ingredient sausage balls are the definition of dangerously easy. My aunt has made them for every Sunday dinner since I was a kid, and they are always the first thing to disappear from the table. They’re a classic Southern party snack: just breakfast sausage, shredded cheddar, and baking mix rolled into bite-sized balls and baked until the edges are golden and crispy with little pockets of melted cheese. No chilling, no fancy equipment, and they’re perfect for busy weekends, game days, or whenever you need something everyone will grab without hesitation
Serve these sausage balls warm on a simple white plate or platter with toothpicks for easy grabbing. They’re great alongside a big salad, scrambled eggs, or fruit for a casual brunch, or next to other finger foods like veggie sticks and chips for game night. If you want to add a dip, ranch, honey mustard, or a spicy ketchup all work really well, but they’re flavorful enough to eat plain. They also travel well, so they’re a solid option for potlucks, office parties, or any Sunday dinner where you need a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
Southern 3-Ingredient Sausage Balls
Servings: 24 sausage balls (about 6–8 servings as an appetizer)
Ingredients
1 pound (16 oz) raw pork breakfast sausage, mild or hot
2 cups (about 8 oz) shredded sharp cheddar cheese, packed
2 cups (about 8.5 oz) biscuit baking mix (such as Bisquick)
Directions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it to prevent sticking.
In a large mixing bowl, add the raw pork breakfast sausage, shredded sharp cheddar cheese, and biscuit baking mix.
