Low Fat Savory Sausage Balls
Satisfy your savory cravings with these Low Fat Savory Sausage Balls—a healthier twist on a classic comfort food! Made with lean turkey sausage, reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese, and hearty whole wheat flour, these bite-sized delights are packed with flavor yet lower in fat, making them perfect for guilt-free snacking. Enhanced with a blend of aromatic spices like onion powder, paprika, and garlic powder, each sausage ball is baked to perfection for a golden-brown, tender texture. Ready in under 35 minutes, they’re a quick and easy appetizer or snack that you can prep ahead and store for later. Whether served warm at a gathering or enjoyed as a protein-packed treat during the day, these sausage balls are sure to be a crowd-pleaser while supporting your healthy eating goals.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Lean turkey sausage
- 1 cup Reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup Whole wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Paprika
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 cup Skim milk
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the lean turkey sausage, reduced-fat cheddar cheese, whole wheat flour, and baking powder.
Add the onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper to the mixture, ensuring even distribution of the spices.
Gradually pour in the skim milk, mixing with your hands or a wooden spoon until all ingredients are well combined, and the mixture holds together.
Scoop out heaping tablespoon-sized amounts of the mixture and roll them into balls using your hands. Place each sausage ball onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving some space between each.
Bake in the preheated oven for about 18-20 minutes or until the sausage balls are firm to the touch, cooked through, and golden brown on the outside.
Remove from the oven and let the sausage balls cool slightly on the baking sheet before serving.
Serve warm as an appetizer or snack. These can also be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1534 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 63.8 g | 82% | |
| Saturated Fat | 25.2 g | 126% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 384 mg | 128% | |
| Sodium | 4486 mg | 195% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 107.5 g | 39% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.5 g | 55% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.9 g | ||
| Protein | 144.8 g | 290% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.9 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 1121 mg | 86% | |
| Iron | 10.4 mg | 58% | |
| Potassium | 2162 mg | 46% | |
*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.
