Best 6 Sweet Potato Sausage Balls Recipes

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Indulge in the tantalizing flavors of sweet potatoes and sausage, expertly blended to create a delightful appetizer or snack. These Sweet Potato Sausage Balls offer a perfect balance of savory and sweet, with a crispy exterior and a tender, flavorful interior. Made with simple ingredients and requiring minimal effort, these bite-sized treats are sure to be a hit at your next gathering. This recipe collection provides you with three irresistible variations to satisfy your taste buds. From the classic Sweet Potato Sausage Balls to the zesty Sweet Potato Black Bean Sausage Balls and the indulgent Sweet Potato Sausage Balls with Apples, each recipe promises a unique culinary experience. Whether you prefer a traditional taste or a more adventurous flavor profile, these Sweet Potato Sausage Balls are guaranteed to delight your palate.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

SWEET POTATO SAUSAGE BALLS



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Yield: approximately 4 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pound smoked sausage, cut into ½-inch-thick slices (such as Conecuh)
1 tablespoon minced shallot
1 tablespoon seeded minced fresh jalapeño
1½ cups all-purpose flour
1½ cups plain yellow cornmeal
2¼ teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons kosher salt
¼ teaspoon ground red pepper
1 (15-ounce) can sweet potato purée
1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
1½ pounds ground mild breakfast sausage
Pepper jelly, to serve

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. Line rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper. Set aside. In a medium skillet, cook smoked sausage over medium-high heat until browned, approximately 7 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, set sausage aside, reserving rendered fat in pan. Add shallot and jalapeño; cook until softened, approximately 5 minutes. Set aside. In a large bowl, stir together flour, cornmeal, baking powder, salt, and red pepper. Add sweet potato and cream cheese, stirring to combine. Add Cheddar, breakfast sausage, and shallot mixture, stirring to combine. Shape mixture into 1½-inch balls; place on prepared pans. Bake until browned and cooked through, 15 to 18 minutes. Serve with smoked sausage and pepper jelly.

HEARTY SAUSAGE & SWEET POTATOES



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Sweet potatoes with sausage and sage make a happy dish. I get a lot of recipe requests when I serve this hearty hash with apples and carrots. -Courtney Stultz, Weir, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces.
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 pound bulk pork sausage
1 large tart apple, peeled and chopped
1 large carrot, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/2 teaspoon dried sage leaves
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice

Steps:

  • In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine potatoes, 1 tablespoon oil and salt. Microwave, covered, on high for 6-8 minutes or until tender, stirring every 2 minutes., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat 6-8 minutes or until no longer pink, breaking into crumbles; remove with a slotted spoon., In same skillet, heat remaining oil over medium-low heat. Add apple and carrot; cook, covered, 5-7 minutes or until carrot is just tender, stirring occasionally. Return sausage to pan. Stir in sweet potatoes and seasonings; cook, covered, 10-12 minutes or until carrot is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 409 calories, Fat 25g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 51mg cholesterol, Sodium 793mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 12g protein.

SAUSAGE SWEET POTATO SHEET-PAN DINNER



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This sausage sweet potato sheet-pan dinner is a healthy, foolproof weeknight dinner! It's also easily adaptable to whatever seasonal fruit or veggies are lying around. Try substituting apples, peaches or nectarines for pears. -Melissa Erdelac, Valparaiso, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 large sweet potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 large sweet onion, cut into wedges
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon pepper
3 small pears, quartered
1 package (19 ounces) Italian sausage links

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425º. Place sweet potatoes and onion in 15x10x1-in. baking pan; drizzle with oil. Sprinkle with brown sugar and seasonings; toss to coat. Bake for 15 minutes. Gently stir in pears; top with sausages., Bake 20 minutes longer, stirring once. Increase oven temperature to 450º. Bake until sausages are golden brown and a thermometer inserted in sausage reads at least 160º, 8-10 minutes longer, turning once.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 533 calories, Fat 29g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 58mg cholesterol, Sodium 912mg sodium, Carbohydrate 56g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 15g protein.

SWEET POTATO SAUSAGE BITES



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Mennonite Farmer Sausage nestled between gooey brie and sweet potato slices. This Grimm's Fine Foods appetizer is gluten free.

Provided by Grimm's Fine Foods

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Canapes and Crostini Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 medium sweet potatoes, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 (8 ounce) round Brie cheese, cut into 1-inch chunks
1 package Grimm's Fine Foods Sausage Bites (such as Mennonite Style Farmer Sausage Bites)
¼ cup dried cranberries
¼ cup pecans
2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, chopped
Honey for drizzling

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 425 degrees F.
  • Toss sweet potato rounds with olive oil and arrange in a single layer on a sheet pan.
  • Bake for 15 minutes or until cooked through (smaller rounds cook faster).
  • Top sweet potato rounds with a slice of Brie.
  • Slice Grimm's Sausage Bites and add 3 to 4 pieces to each sweet potato round.
  • Garnish with cranberries, chopped pecans, and fresh rosemary.
  • Apply a drizzle of honey to each round.
  • Serve immediately.

SWEET POTATO SAUSAGE BALLS



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I fix this every Christmas, one of my many adopted sons, Christopher has to have an extra making of this recip. So as you can guess I bake double-well if you saw Chris how could you turn down those puppy dog eyes!!!

Provided by shirley hall-ramsey

Categories     Meat Appetizers

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 4

3 c. biscuit mix (i use bisquick mix)
1 c. sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
2 c. sweet potatoes, cooked/mashed (not can)
2 lb. sausage (i use hot)

Steps:

  • 1. combine all ingreds., well. Roll into balls and place on greased cookie sheet.
  • 2. Bake at 350 for 20 mins., or til lightly brown.
  • 3. When I'm mixing the ingreds., I wear plastic gloves and mix with my hands. Also I use an icecream scooper to scoop ount onto pan-all come out same size.

SWEET POTATO AND CHORIZO SAUSAGE BITES RECIPE - (3.8/5)



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Provided by BearForce

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound fresh Mexican chorizo sausage, casings removed
2 1/4 cups all-purpose baking mix (such as Bisquick)
1 (8-oz.) pkg. pre-shredded extra-sharp Cheddar cheese
1/2 cup chilled mashed roasted sweet potato
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
6 tablespoons plum jam or scuppernong jelly
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a baking sheet. Stir together sausage, baking mix, cheese, mashed sweet potato, cinnamon, and salt in a large bowl. Roll into 48 (1 1/2-inch) balls, and place about 1 inch apart on prepared baking sheet. Bake in preheated oven until sausage balls are cooked through and deep golden brown, about 20 minutes. Stir together jelly and mustard in a small bowl until well blended. (If your jelly is too stiff to blend, microwave mixture at HIGH in 15-second increments until soft enough to stir.) Serve with sausage balls. Note: Sausage balls can be frozen on baking sheet and transferred to ziplock plastic freezer bags for storage. Bake from frozen. (You may need to add 1 or 2 minutes to baking time.)

Tips:

  • Choose the right potatoes: For the best results, use sweet potatoes that are firm and have a deep orange color. Avoid potatoes that are soft or have blemishes.
  • Cook the potatoes properly: The potatoes should be cooked until they are tender but not mushy. You can cook them in a microwave, oven, or on the stovetop.
  • Mash the potatoes thoroughly: Make sure the potatoes are mashed until they are smooth and free of lumps. This will help to ensure that the sausage balls are evenly mixed.
  • Use a good quality sausage: The sausage is one of the main ingredients in these balls, so it's important to use a good quality sausage. Look for a sausage that is made with fresh, high-quality meat.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter will make the sausage balls tough. Mix the ingredients just until they are combined.
  • Fry the sausage balls in hot oil: The oil should be hot enough to sizzle when you drop the sausage balls in. This will help to create a crispy outer crust.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan: When frying the sausage balls, don't overcrowd the pan. This will prevent them from cooking evenly.
  • Serve the sausage balls hot: Sausage balls are best served hot out of the fryer. You can serve them with a variety of dipping sauces, such as ketchup, mustard, or ranch dressing.

Conclusion:

Sweet potato sausage balls are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or snack. They are perfect for parties or potlucks. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can make these tasty treats at home. So next time you're looking for a new recipe to try, give sweet potato sausage balls a try. You won't be disappointed!

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