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