Here’s a tasty recipe for Sausage Cheese Balls — crispy outside, cheesy inside, perfect as a snack! 🧀🌭
🧀 Sausage Cheese Balls
🛒 Ingredients (makes ~12–15 balls)
- 200 g cooked sausage, finely chopped or crumbled
- 1 cup grated cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or mix)
- ½ cup breadcrumbs (plus extra for coating)
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons chopped herbs (parsley, chives, optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Oil for frying (or spray for oven-baking)
👩🍳 Instructions
- Prepare the mixture
- In a bowl, combine sausage, cheese, breadcrumbs, egg, herbs, salt, and pepper.
- Mix until a sticky dough forms.
- Shape the balls
- Take small portions and roll into 1–1.5 inch balls.
- Roll each ball in extra breadcrumbs for a crispy coating.
- Cook the balls
- Frying: Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Fry balls until golden brown on all sides (3–5 min).
- Baking: Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F). Place balls on a greased tray and bake for 15–20 min, flipping halfway.
- Serve
- Serve hot with ketchup, mustard, or a spicy dipping sauce.
✨ Tips & Variations
- Add finely chopped onions or bell peppers for extra flavor.
- Use smoked sausage for a richer taste.
- Make mini bite-size balls for party platters.
If you want, I can give a microwave-friendly 10-minute version that’s gooey and cheesy without frying.
Do you want me to do that?
