Ingredients
– 2 1/2 cups pancake mix
– 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
– 1 pound breakfast sausage
– 1/4 cup milk
– plant-based sausage
– vegan cheese
– gluten-free pancake mix
– turkey sausage
– reduced-fat cheese
Instructions
1-First, preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and prepare a baking sheet by spraying it with cooking spray or lining it with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
2-In a mixing bowl or mixer, combine the pancake mix, shredded cheddar cheese, breakfast sausage, and milk until everything is well incorporated and forms a sticky mixture.
3-Use a cookie scoop to portion the mixture into small balls, aiming for about 30 in total, and place them evenly on the prepared baking sheet to ensure they bake uniformly.
4-Bake the sausage balls for 20 to 23 minutes or until they are golden brown and cooked through, which makes them perfect for serving right away.
5-Once they’re done, remove them from the oven and let them cool slightly before enjoying with toppings like syrup, jelly, or butter.
Last Step:
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🧊 For make-ahead convenience, shape the sausage balls and freeze them on a baking sheet before transferring to a freezer bag – bake directly from frozen, adding 3-5 minutes to cooking time
🌶️ Switch to hot sausage for a spicy kick or use turkey sausage for a leaner option – both work perfectly with the pancake mix base
🥛 Don’t skip the milk – it’s the secret ingredient that prevents the sausage balls from being too dry and creates the perfect tender texture
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 balls
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 25mg