Chicken Sausage Bisquick Balls (Printable)

Bite-sized cheddar, chicken, and sausage balls baked to golden, perfect for gatherings or snacks.

# What You'll Need:

→ Meats

01 - 1 pound cooked chicken breast, shredded
02 - 1/2 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 - 1/2 cup whole milk

→ Seasonings

06 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
07 - 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
08 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
09 - 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, sausage, shredded cheddar, Bisquick, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and smoked paprika if using.
03 - Pour in whole milk and mix thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly incorporated, using hands if necessary.
04 - Portion mixture using a tablespoon or small cookie scoop and roll into 1 to 1.5-inch diameter balls. Arrange on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them apart.
05 - Bake for 22 to 25 minutes until balls turn golden brown and are fully cooked.
06 - Allow to cool for 5 minutes before serving warm alongside preferred dipping sauces.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • They come together in under an hour with ingredients you probably already have.
  • The sausage keeps them juicy while the cheese adds that irresistible sharp bite.
  • You can freeze a batch and pull them out whenever you need something impressive without the stress.
  • Kids and adults both grab them by the handful, no convincing needed.
02 -
  • Dont skip shredding your own cheese, the pre-shredded stuff has anti-caking agents that make the texture grainy and weird.
  • If the mixture feels too dry to hold together, add another tablespoon of milk, too wet and it wont hold a ball shape in the oven.
  • Let them cool for at least five minutes or the insides will be molten and the flavors wont have settled yet.
03 -
  • Freeze unbaked balls on a tray, then transfer to a freezer bag and bake straight from frozen, adding 5 extra minutes to the timer.
  • Use a small cookie scoop to keep them all the same size so they cook evenly and look neat on the plate.
  • If youre doubling the batch, use two baking sheets and rotate them halfway through so everything browns at the same rate.
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