ITALIAN SAUSAGE CHEESE BALLS

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This Italian riff on our classic sausage cheese balls satisfies every party-app requirement: quick, easy, delicious and feeds a crowd!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Appetizer

Time 55m

Yield 96

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 cups Original Bisquick™ mix
1 lb uncooked bulk Italian sausage
2 cups shredded Italian cheese blend (8 oz)
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (8 oz)
1/2 cup milk
4 tablespoons butter, melted
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons finely shredded fresh basil leaves
1 jar (25.5 oz) Muir Glen™ organic tomato basil pasta sauce

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 2 rimmed 15x10-inch baking pans with cooking spray.
  • In large bowl, stir together Bisquick™ mix, sausage, Italian cheese blend, mozzarella cheese, milk, melted butter, Italian seasoning and 1/2 teaspoon pepper flakes, using hands or spoon. Shape mixture into 1-inch balls. Place 1/2 inch apart on pans.
  • Bake 20 to 25 minutes, rotating pans halfway through bake time, until brown. Immediately remove from pan; transfer to serving platter. Sprinkle with basil.
  • Meanwhile, in 1 1/2-quart saucepan, heat pasta sauce and remaining 1/2 teaspoon pepper flakes to simmering over medium heat. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer 5 minutes to combine flavors, stirring frequently. Serve warm cheese balls with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 100, Carbohydrate 13 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 380 mg, Sugar 6 g, TransFat 0 g

Ruhail Abbas
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I'm not a big fan of cheese balls, but these ones are really good. I'll definitely be making them again.


Buteme Ritah
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These cheese balls are amazing! The combination of Italian sausage and cheese is perfect.


Lulu Perez
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These cheese balls are a delicious and easy appetizer that's perfect for any party. I highly recommend them!


Hammad Faiq
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I've tried several different Italian sausage cheese ball recipes and this one is by far the best. The cheese balls are always cheesy, flavorful, and perfectly cooked.


sanjoy datta
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These cheese balls are a great way to get kids involved in the kitchen. They're easy to make and kids love helping to roll and coat the balls.


Cruz Repeta
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I love that these cheese balls can be made ahead of time. It makes them perfect for busy weeknights or when I'm entertaining guests.


New Ideas
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These cheese balls are a great way to use up leftover Italian sausage. They're also a delicious and easy appetizer that's perfect for any party.


Sig Emery
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I've made these cheese balls several times now and I've never been disappointed. They're always cheesy, flavorful, and perfect for any occasion.


Fata ma
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These cheese balls are so easy to make and they're always a hit. I love that I can make them ahead of time and just pop them in the oven when I'm ready to serve.


jad khouri
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I'm not usually a fan of cheese balls, but these ones are amazing. The combination of Italian sausage and cheese is perfect.


Ihsan Baloch
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These cheese balls are the perfect party food. They're easy to make, delicious, and always a hit.


Emmanuel Igwe
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I made these cheese balls for a potluck and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them!


Fhatima Hakim
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These cheese balls are so addictive! I could easily eat a whole batch by myself.


Aregbesola Kehinde
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I've made these cheese balls several times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're the perfect appetizer or snack.


John Knight
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These Italian sausage cheese balls were a hit at my party! They were easy to make and disappeared in minutes.