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Let\u2019s face it, the holidays are a mad dash. There\u2019s shopping, wrapping, cooking, hosting, traveling\u2014and don\u2019t forget, holiday party attending. For 25 days straight, it might seem like you never get the chance to slow down. And that’s why, in December especially, we love easy food fixes that don\u2019t take much time or effort (but also don\u2019t leave you showing up to the party empty-handed).\n<\/p>\n
During December, one easy appetizer recipe was relied upon more than any other to ease holiday stress. It\u2019s simple, low-effort, and above all, a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. And that recipe is: Sausage Balls.\n<\/p>\n
Oh, yes, you know the ones. You\u2019ve eaten them at football tailgates, bible studies, and even weekend brunches. But no matter how many times you\u2019ve had them, you know you\u2019re always<\/em> thrilled to have them on the table.\n<\/p>\n The best part about these bites? They deliver meaty, cheesy, chewy, and crispy flavors with only three<\/em> ingredients\u2014and in just three steps. “Savory sausage, store-bought biscuit mix, and sharp Cheddar cheese team up for savory, cheesy flavor that can’t be beat,” says recipe creator Stephanie. Put them out on the table with a couple of store-bought dips (hint, hint\u2014ranch), and you won\u2019t have to worry about taking home any leftovers.\n<\/p>\n “Doesn\u2019t get easier than this to make a real crowd pleaser,” said Allrecipes member Sharon.\n<\/p>\n fabeveryday<\/p>\n <\/span> <\/p>\n This beloved holiday appetizer has been tested and approved by our Allrecipes Test Kitchen, but it\u2019s also been reviewed over 1,000 times by our community. So, it\u2019s safe to say this is a recipe you can trust.\n<\/p>\n It only calls for three ingredients: ground pork sausage (hot or mild, depending on your preference), shredded Cheddar cheese, and store-bought baking mix, such as Bisquick. Believe it or not, you\u2019ll start with the sausage uncooked because the grease in the pork helps bind the balls together. You can also substitute your favorite kind of shredded cheese (like pepper Jack or Gouda) for a more unique flavor.\n<\/p>\n You\u2019ll begin by mixing the uncooked sausage and baking mix in a large bowl thoroughly with your hands until well combined. Add the shredded cheese and blend until fully incorporated. Next, roll the mixture into 30 walnut-sized balls, place on a parchment-lined baking sheet, and bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) until golden brown and crispy, 20 to 25 minutes. The end result will taste like a sausage and cheese biscuit, made bite-sized.\u00a0<\/p>\n Holiday party appetizer: check!\n<\/p>\n Dotdash Meredith Food Studios<\/p>\n <\/span> <\/p>\n Listen to what the Allrecipes community recommends and make this dish your own. With more than 900 5-star ratings, the Allrecipes community definitively loves this recipe\u2014especially during the holidays.\n<\/p>\n Some home cooks finish their apps with barbecue sauce, others with a drizzle of hot honey. One Allrecipes member says they\u2019re even better dipped in pepper gravy\u2014and we don\u2019t doubt them. Whether you give this top-saved recipe your own spin or stick to the tried-and-true formula, these sausage balls will always satisfy.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Let\u2019s face it, the holidays are a mad dash. There\u2019s shopping, wrapping, cooking, hosting, traveling\u2014and don\u2019t forget, holiday party attending. For 25 days straight, it might seem like you never get the chance to slow down. And that’s why, in December especially, we love easy food fixes that don\u2019t take […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1207,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[23],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1206","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-kitchen-tips"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/cupcake.website\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1206","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/cupcake.website\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/cupcake.website\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cupcake.website\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cupcake.website\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=1206"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/cupcake.website\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1206\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cupcake.website\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/1207"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/cupcake.website\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=1206"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cupcake.website\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=1206"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cupcake.website\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=1206"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
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