Sausage Balls with Apples and Craisins
Elevate your appetizer game with these irresistibly savory and slightly sweet Sausage Balls with Apples and Craisins! This crowd-pleasing recipe combines the bold flavors of breakfast sausage and sharp cheddar cheese with the natural sweetness of grated apple and chewy craisins, creating a delightful balance of savory and fruity. A hint of warm cinnamon adds depth, while the tender, golden-brown exterior offers a satisfying bite. Perfect for holiday gatherings, brunch spreads, or as a party snack, these sausage balls are quick to assemble with just 15 minutes of prep time. Serve them warm or at room temperature for a treat that’s bursting with flavor in every bite. Keywords: sausage balls recipe, savory appetizer, sweet and savory snacks, easy party recipe, holiday sausage balls.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Breakfast sausage
- 1 cup Shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 1 medium Grated apple
- 0.5 cup Craisins (dried cranberries)
- 2 tablespoons Milk
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the breakfast sausage, shredded sharp cheddar cheese, and grated apple. Mix well to evenly distribute the ingredients.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the sausage mixture. Stir until fully combined, forming a cohesive dough.
Pour in the milk and fold in the craisins. Mix until the dough is moist but firm enough to shape into balls.
Using your hands or a small cookie scoop, form the mixture into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 1 inch apart.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
Remove the sausage balls from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a serving plate.
Serve warm or at room temperature. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2774 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 174.8 g | 224% | |
| Saturated Fat | 72.5 g | 362% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 402 mg | 134% | |
| Sodium | 6360 mg | 277% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 200.7 g | 73% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.0 g | 46% | |
| Total Sugars | 78.7 g | ||
| Protein | 90.0 g | 180% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 987 mg | 76% | |
| Iron | 10.6 mg | 59% | |
| Potassium | 1196 mg | 25% | |
*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.
