Description
These Donkey Balls are savory, flavorful sausage and cheese balls made with a hint of spice and baked to golden perfection. Perfect for parties or as a delicious game-day snack!
Ingredients
Scale
Sausage Cheese Balls:
- 1 pound bulk pork sausage (mild or spicy)
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup Bisquick or all-purpose baking mix
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon milk (optional, for moisture)
- cooking spray or oil for greasing
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine sausage, cheddar cheese, Bisquick, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. Mix until fully incorporated. Add milk if needed for moisture.
- Form Balls: Roll the mixture into 1 to 1 ½-inch balls and place on a greased baking sheet.
- Bake: Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Cool and Serve: Let the Donkey Balls cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- These Donkey Balls are perfect for parties or game-day snacking.
- For extra flavor, consider adding chopped jalapeños or pepper jack cheese to the mixture.
- Pair with ranch, honey mustard, or barbecue sauce for dipping.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 balls
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
