Savory sausage cheese balls (Print version)
Golden, spiced sausage and cheese bites that are halal-friendly and ideal for snacks or game day.
# What you need:
→ Meats
01 - 1.1 lb halal chicken or beef sausage meat, casing removed
→ Dairy
02 - 9 oz shredded sharp cheddar cheese
→ Dry Ingredients
03 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
04 - 2 tsp baking powder
05 - 0.5 tsp salt
06 - 0.5 tsp black pepper
07 - 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
08 - 0.25 tsp cayenne pepper
→ Other
09 - 0.25 cup milk
10 - 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, combine the halal sausage meat, shredded cheddar cheese, flour, baking powder, salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper.
03 - Add the milk and parsley. Mix well using hands or a sturdy spoon until the mixture is evenly combined and holds together.
04 - Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions and roll into balls. Place them onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them 0.75 inches apart.
05 - Bake for 22–25 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
06 - Remove from oven and cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm.
# Expert advice:
01 -
- They disappear faster than you can bake them, so consider doubling the batch immediately
- The halal friendly ingredients mean everyone at your gathering can enjoy without worry
02 -
- Over mixing the dough makes them tough, so once everything is combined stop touching it
- The baking time depends on your oven, so start checking at 20 minutes and trust your nose over the timer
03 -
- Use a cookie scoop for uniform balls that bake evenly
- Let the sausage sit at room temperature for 20 minutes before mixing so it combines easier