Bisquick Chicken Sausage Balls (Print Version)
Chicken sausage balls with Bisquick, cheddar, and spices. Ideal for parties, finger food, breakfast or snacking.
# Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Protein
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1 lb lean ground chicken or ground turkey (92-93% lean)
→ Spices and Seasonings
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1 tablespoon paprika
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon black pepper
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
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¼ teaspoon fennel seeds
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1 tablespoon dried parsley
→ Baking Mix
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2 ½ cups Bisquick Heart Smart Baking Mix or original Bisquick baking mix
→ Dairy
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⅜ cup skim milk (equivalent to 1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon)
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8 oz shredded sharp cheddar cheese (2% milk)
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
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In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, paprika, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, crushed red pepper, and fennel seeds. Mix thoroughly with a fork or clean hands until uniformly blended.
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Add Bisquick baking mix, skim milk, dried parsley, and shredded cheddar cheese to the meat mixture. Stir with a spoon or electric mixer until fully combined.
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Divide the mixture into 32 equal portions (approximately 2 tablespoons each). Lightly spray palms with cooking spray and roll each portion into a ball. Arrange balls evenly spaced on the prepared baking sheet.
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Bake sausage balls for 20 to 24 minutes until cooked through and lightly golden.
# Extra Tips & Details:
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For best texture and moisture, use ground chicken or turkey with 92-93% lean meat rather than extra lean.
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Spraying hands with cooking spray facilitates rolling the sticky mixture into balls.
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Sausage balls can be frozen before or after baking and reheated in an air fryer at 325°F for 5-6 minutes.
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Serve with ranch, honey mustard, or barbecue sauce for added flavor.