Making sausage balls without bisquick is not only possible but just as easy as the tradionital recipe, here’s the simple way to make them.

Jimmy Dean sausage balls and cheddar bay are great but they both use a biscuit mix in order to make them. Why not be able to use flour that you have laying around?
Sausage balls without bisquick are exactly that.
The bisquick is simply a binder with a riser and a few flavorings in it so it’s very simple for the extra price.
For your next party or get together you can make these and no one will know the difference.
How To Make Sausage Balls Without Bisquick
Ingredients needed
- Ground sausage
- All purpose flour
- Baking powder
- Cheddar cheese
- Salt

Making the sausage balls without bisquick
- First, preheat the oven to 350F.
- Then, in a mixing bowl add the ground sausage, cheddar cheese, flour, baking powder and salt. Next, give everything a really good mix by kneading the dough together. This will take about 5 minutes by hand.
- Now, with a cookie scoop or tablespoon, scoop some of the mix out and roll it into a ball and place on a sheet pan. You should be able to get around 26 sausage balls with this recipe.
- Place the formed sausage balls into the oven and bake for 15-20 depending on your oven.
- Remove from the oven and allow them to cool a bit before serving.
Variations
Adding in spices and veggies are a great way to take your sausage balls to another level. These sausage balls here are a great example with amazing flavor.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Why are my sausage balls hard?
Overcooked, pork has a lot of fat but making small sausage balls you have less room for error due to the size.
How can you tell the sausage balls are fully cooked?
With this recipe they will be done in the cooking time provided. A good tool to always have on hand in the kitchen is a meat thermometer. This should read at least 145F for pork to be safe to eat according to the USDA*.
Great recipes to serve with sausage balls
- Green Onion Dip
- Crockpot Velveeta Mac & Cheese
- Baked Turkey Wings
- Sheet Pan Sausage & Potatoes
- Hobo Stew
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Sausage Balls Without Bisquick
Ingredients
- 16 ounce ground sausage
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
Instructions
- First, preheat the oven to 350F.
- Then, in a mixing bowl add the ground sausage, cheddar cheese, flour, baking powder and salt. Next, give everything a really good mix by kneading the dough together. This will take about 5 minutes by hand.
- Now, with a cookie scoop or tablespoon, scoop some of the mix out and roll it into a ball and place on a sheet pan. You should be able to get around 26 sausage balls with this recipe.
- Place the formed sausage balls into the oven and bake for 15-20 depending on your oven.Â
- Remove from the oven and allow them to cool a bit before serving.