These easy Red Lobster sausage balls are a fun twist on the classic recipe, made with Cheddar Bay Biscuit Mix for a flavor that fans of the famous, buttery Red Lobster biscuits will love. They come together quickly and are perfect for the holidays!
For an easy, no-fuss appetizer that gets gobbled up at any holiday gathering, this is the recipe you need. These sausage balls, made easy and extra delicious using boxed Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuit mix, come together quickly and easily.
Ingredient Notes and Substitutions
- Cheese: For the best result, grate your own cheese because it melts soo much better than the pre-shredded stuff. You can use mild cheddar, sharp cheddar, or even go a little crazy with something like Pepper Jack.
- Sausage: I used mild Jimmy Dean breakfast sausage - yup, that classic ol' tube - and it worked great. If you want more spice, you can use hot sausage instead.
Instructions
Here's all it takes to put together a big batch of sausage balls with Red Lobster biscuit mix!
- Step 1: Combine sausage, cheese, biscuit mix, and seasoning to make a dry dough.
- Step 2: Add cold water a little at a time to moisten the dough, but stop before it gets too wet. You may not use all of the water or you may need an extra couple of tablespoons.
- Step 3: Form into 1-inch balls and place 1 inch apart on a baking sheet lined with parchment.
- Step 4: Bake at 375F for between 18-20 minutes, or until the sausage balls have darkened and look a little crispy on the outside.
Let the sausage balls cool for a bit, but serve warm for the best taste!
Tips For Success
- Use cold water: It helps the mixture come together without being too sticky.
- Don’t overmix: Combine ingredients just until evenly blended for tender sausage balls.
- Use a cookie scoop: For evenly sized sausage balls that cook uniformly.
- The right moisture: You may need to add a couple of extra tablespoons of water to get the dough to the right consistency. It shouldn't be dry and powdery, but you also don't want it to be soggy and sticky. It should be easy to work with.
Sausage Balls With Red Lobster Biscuit mix
The combination of ground sausage, cheddar cheese, and Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuit Mix makes for extra special sausage balls!
- Total Time: 28 minutes
- Yield: 33 balls 1x
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground sausage (mild, spicy, or your preference)
- 1 box (11.36 oz) Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuit Mix
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup cold water
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- Mix the dough by combining ground sausage, Cheddar Bay Biscuit Mix, the included seasoning packet, shredded cheddar cheese, and ¼ cup cold water in a large bowl until it comes together; add more water 1 tablespoon at a time if too dry.
- Form into balls by rolling 1-inch portions of the mixture and placing them 1 inch apart on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 18–20 minutes until golden brown and the sausage balls are fully cooked. Serve warm.
Notes
- You can use mild or hot ground sausage to vary the spice
- You can use mild or sharp cheddar... or even pepper jack!
- As far as adding water, you want the dough to be easy to work with and moist, but not soggy or sticky. Only add additional water 1 tablespoon at all.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 18 mins
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: Holiday
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Wilda Mcfatrich
I made them with the gluten free mix came out wonderful.