Low Carb Savory Sausage Balls
Looking for a perfect low-carb appetizer or snack that’s packed with flavor and easy to make? These Low Carb Savory Sausage Balls combine the hearty richness of ground pork sausage with the nuttiness of almond flour and the indulgent creaminess of sharp cheddar cheese and cream cheese. Enhanced with aromatic garlic and onion powders, a touch of black pepper, and optional fresh parsley, this keto-friendly recipe offers a perfectly balanced savory bite. Ready in just 40 minutes, these tender, golden-brown sausage balls are ideal for parties, meal prep, or pairing with your favorite dipping sauce. Gluten-free and loaded with protein, they’re a wholesome treat specially crafted for low-carb lifestyles!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground pork sausage
- 1 cup Almond flour
- 1 cup Shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 4 ounces Cream cheese, softened
- 1 large Egg
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground pork sausage, almond flour, shredded cheddar cheese, and softened cream cheese.
Add the egg, baking powder, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper to the sausage mixture.
Mix all the ingredients thoroughly with your hands or a wooden spoon until well combined and the mixture holds together.
Optionally, fold in the chopped fresh parsley for added flavor and color.
Scoop out about 1 tablespoon of the sausage mixture and roll it into a ball using your hands. Repeat with the remaining mixture.
Place the sausage balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them slightly apart.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the sausage balls are golden brown and cooked through.
Remove from the oven and let rest for a few minutes before serving.
Serve warm as a delightful low-carb appetizer or snack.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3056 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 263.4 g | 338% | |
| Saturated Fat | 98.9 g | 494% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 797 mg | 266% | |
| Sodium | 6553 mg | 285% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 43.3 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.4 g | 41% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.7 g | ||
| Protein | 149.9 g | 300% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 1239 mg | 95% | |
| Iron | 10.9 mg | 61% | |
| Potassium | 272 mg | 6% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
