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Easy Make-Ahead Crispy Breakfast Sausage Balls

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These easy make-ahead crispy breakfast sausage balls offer a quick, no-fuss breakfast with a crispy outside and tender, flavorful inside. Perfect for busy mornings or casual brunches, they can be prepared ahead and baked fresh anytime.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground breakfast sausage (mild or spicy)
  • 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (about 200 g)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (about 120 g)
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, and if using, garlic and onion powders. Stir well.
  3. Add 1 pound ground breakfast sausage and 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese to the bowl. Mix with clean hands or a spoon until just combined. Do not overmix.
  4. Roll the mixture into 1 to 1½-inch balls and place them evenly spaced on the prepared baking sheet.
  5. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, checking around 20 minutes. Sausage balls should be golden brown and crispy outside with no pink inside.
  6. Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes on a cooling rack or baking sheet to set crispiness.
  7. For make-ahead, prepare balls up to 24 hours ahead and refrigerate or freeze unbaked balls in a single layer on a tray, then transfer to a freezer bag. Bake from frozen adding about 5 extra minutes.

Notes

Do not overmix the dough to avoid dense sausage balls. Use freshly shredded cheese for better melting and flavor. For gluten-free, substitute all-purpose flour with almond flour or gluten-free baking mix. Freeze unbaked balls in a single layer before transferring to a freezer bag. Bake from frozen adding 5 extra minutes. Cool on a wire rack after baking to keep crispiness. Broil for 1-2 minutes at the end for extra crispiness but watch closely to prevent burning.

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