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

                      1. Make your baking mix by adding flour, baking powder and salt to a food processor. Pulse for 15 seconds 
                      2. Add in Chosen Foods Avocado Oil Shortening and pulse for another 15-30 seconds. Texture should resemble cornmeal. 
                      3. Preheat oven to 350 
                      4. In a large bowl combine sausage, cheese, 2 cups baking mix and avocado shortening, stir well 
                      5. Grease a large baking sheet with Chosen Foods Avocado Oil Spray and roll out 24 balls 
                      6. Bake for 20-25 minutes until bottoms are slightly crispy  
                      7. While the balls bake, whisk together mayo and hot sauce 
                      8. Serve on a platter with dip and enjoy immediately 
                      9. Store leftovers in a sealed container in the fridge & reheat in the oven or microwave