Jiffy Cornbread Sausage Balls Recipe
These Jiffy Cornbread Sausage Balls are a savory and delicious appetizer perfect for any gathering. Made with just four simple ingredients, they are easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.
I love how sausage can be used in delicious breakfast recipes like Sausage Biscuits and Gravy or even Italian Sausage Rigatoni. But, I have to admit that sausage balls are one of my favorite ways to use it.
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Why You’ll This Recipe
- You can make these with leftover Jiffy Cornbread dressing or a with any cornbread mix.
- These sausage balls are the perfect finger food for your game day or holiday parties.
- All of these ingredients are easy to find at your local grocery store, so you don’t have to worry about trying to track down hard-to-find ingredients.
- Not only are these delicious sausage balls the perfect party food, but they also make a great protein-filled breakfast on Christmas morning when you want something special.
Are you a fan of sausage? If so, next time you may want to give this Italian Sausage Soup or this Cheese Stuffed Sausage recipe a try.
Equipment Needed
You will need these kitchen tools to help you make this perfect appetizer recipe:
- Baking sheet lined with parchment paper
- Stand mixer with paddle attachment
- Large mixing bowl
- Small cookie scoop
Ingredients
I’ve made this list to help make your shopping trip easy. You can find the ingredient amounts that you need in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
- ground sausage
- Jiffy cornbread dressing
- egg
- shredded cheddar cheese
How to Make This Jiffy Cornbread Sauage Balls
This is a quick overview of the steps needed to make this recipe. You can find the full instructions in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
- Mix together the sausage, cheese, cornbread dressing, and egg in a stand mixer until combined.
- Use a cookie scoop to shape the sausage mixture into balls.
- Place the balls on a baking sheet about an inch apart. Bake in the oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until cooked through.
- Use toothpicks for serving, and serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
What To Serve With This Dish
These delicious sausage balls are great when you serve them alongside other appetizers such as this Chipotle Corn Salsa and these Homemade Air Fryer Pita Chips. Or even these Air Fryer Zucchini Fritters. The options are endless.
Substitutions and Additions
- I like to use Jimmy Dean Breakfast sausage to make this easy recipe. However, you can also use a spicy sausage if you like a little heat.
- This recipe is very versatile and you can use your favorite cheese in place of the cheddar. I think pepper jack cheese works great in these appetizers.
How To Store
Storage – Store leftover sausage balls in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days to keep them fresh.
Freezing – You can also freeze the cooked or uncooked sausage balls in a freezer-safe container for up to three months.
Reheating – Reheat sausage balls in the microwave on a paper towel for about 1 minute. Or in the oven at 350 degrees for 7-10 minutes or until warm all the way through.
Sandra’s Pro Tips
- If I am freezing the sausage balls, I like to flash freeze them on a baking sheet until they are hard or for about an hour or so. And, then move them to a freezer bag. This prevents them from sticking together.
- Don’t have a stand mixer? You can use a hand mixer or even a food processor instead.
- The sausage balls are done when they reach an internal temperature of 160 degrees f.
- When you are making sausage balls, they can get a little greasy so make sure that you use a baking dish with rimmed edges to prevent grease from getting into the bottom of your oven.
FAQs
Do you have questions about this jiffy cornbread sausage balls recipe? Here are the answers to the most commonly asked questions for this recipe.
If your sausage balls are dry, then that means you most likely overcooked them. Be careful to overbake them.
The difference is that muffin mix contains more sugar than cornbread mix.
The best way to prevent them from burning on the bottom is to line your baking sheet with parchment paper or a spilat mat.
Other Delicious Sausage Recipes You May Enjoy
Jiffy Cornbread Sausage Balls
Equipment
- Baking sheet lined with parchment paper
- Stand mixer with paddle attachment
- Small cookie scoop
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground sausage
- 3 cups prepared cornbread dressing or cornbread stuffing mix
- 1 egg
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350° farienheight and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Add the sausage, stuffing, egg, and cheese to the bowl of a stand mixer. Use the paddle attachment to beat the ingredients together until combined.
- Use a small cookie scoop or tablespoon to scoop the meat mixture. Roll it into a ball between your hands and place the balls on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until cooked through.
Notes
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- There are two ways to make this recipe; from leftover Jiffy Cornbread Dressing or from scratch with boxed cornbread dressing mix.
- If I am freezing the sausage balls, I like to flash freeze them on a baking sheet until they are hard or for about an hour or so. And, then move them to a freezer bag. This prevents them from sticking together.
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- Don’t have a stand mixer? You can use a hand mixer or even a food processor instead.
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- The sausage balls are done when they reach an internal temperature of 160 degrees f.
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- When you are making sausage balls, they can get a little greasy so make sure that you use a baking dish with rimmed edges to prevent grease from getting into the bottom of your oven.
Nutrition
Disclaimer
Please note that the nutritional information provided are guidelines and may vary based on the brand of products used. For your specific nutritional goals use My Fitness Pal or Verywell Fit recipe calculators. All content within this site is not intended as medical diagnosis or treatment and should not be considered a substitute for professional medical expertise.
