Cheesy, savory, and totally irresistible—these Sausage Balls are the ultimate snack or party appetizer! Made with Chosen Foods Avocado Oil Shortening, made from 100% Pure Avocado Oil, they’re perfectly tender and packed with flavor in every bite. Get ready to wow your crowd with this easy, cheesy classic!

Ingredients For Cheesy Sausage Balls Recipe
¼ cup Chosen Foods Avocado Shortening
1 lb ground pork sausage (option to use a spicy one)
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
2 cups homemade pancake mix (see ingredients below)
For the baking mix:
½ cup Chosen Foods Avocado Shortening
3 cups all-purpose flour
1.5 tbsp baking powder
½ tbsp salt
For the sauce:
½ cup Chosen Foods Classic Mayo
1/3 cup hot sauce
Directions For Cheesy Sausage Balls Recipe
- Make your baking mix by adding flour, baking powder and salt to a food processor. Pulse for 15 seconds
- Add in Chosen Foods Avocado Oil Shortening and pulse for another 15-30 seconds. Texture should resemble cornmeal.
- Preheat oven to 350
- In a large bowl combine sausage, cheese, 2 cups baking mix and avocado shortening, stir well
- Grease a large baking sheet with Chosen Foods Avocado Oil Spray and roll out 24 balls
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until bottoms are slightly crispy
- While the balls bake, whisk together mayo and hot sauce
- Serve on a platter with dip and enjoy immediately
- Store leftovers in a sealed container in the fridge & reheat in the oven or microwave