Sausage-Cheddar Balls

By kimvess

This reinterpretation of meatballs combines purchased breakfast sausage, cheddar cheese, and onion for a very flavorful holiday appetizer, enough for a crowd of hungry folks.

Ingredients

• 1.25 cup(s) all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon(s) coarse salt
• 1/4 teaspoon(s) ground pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon(s) cayenne pepper
• 1.5 teaspoon(s) baking powder
• 2 cup(s) (1/2 pound) grated cheddar
• 1 pound(s) bulk breakfast sausage
• 1/2 large yellow onion, grated on large holes of a box grater
• 3 tablespoon(s) unsalted butter, melted

Details

Servings 1
Adapted from delish.com

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, salt, pepper, cayenne pepper, and baking powder. Add cheddar and toss to coat. Add sausage, onion, and butter. With your hands, mix until well combined and roll mixture into 1-inch balls. Place balls, 1/2 inch apart, on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake until balls are golden and cooked through, 25 minutes. Serve warm.

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