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Make a list of things Southerners love and it gets long. Sweet tea. Cornbread (no sugar). Duke's. Monograms. Barbecue (though which state's is best is debatable). Brick (but should you paint it?). Ranch Water. Banana Pudding. Pear Salad. Cheese Straws. Pimiento cheese. Pepper jelly. The list could go on, but we'd be remiss if we didn't include the sausage ball. From breakfast to potluck party appetizers, sausage balls are always an all-star. It's almost a guarantee you'll be taking home an empty container.
The only thing that makes them even better than the guarantee of being a crowd-pleaser is the ease with which everything comes together. You'll probably want to go ahead and double the recipe to have a batch in the freezer ready to pop in the oven for any quick, last-minute hosting needs. Start with a Bisquick sausage ball recipe that should be in nearly every Southern cook's arsenal; it's the secret ingredient that holds everything together perfectly. But we're all for leveling up a classic: If you're wondering what to take to your next social event, here are five sausage ball recipes that won't disappoint.
Spicy Bisquick Sausage Balls
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These sausage balls get their heat from a whole block of pepper jack cheese and hot ground pork sausage. Throw in some onion and fresh cilantro, and they're sure to be a hit.
Cream Cheese Sausage Balls
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Spicy breakfast sausage. Fluffy cream cheese. Crunchy bell pepper. The basic sausage ball gets a fun and flavorful upgrade with these ingredients.
Sweet Potato and Chorizo Sausage Bites
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Feeling adventurous? Roasted sweet potatoes add a flavorful boost and gently complement the spicy chorizo. A dash of cinnamon provides some sweet heat, and the extra-sharp Cheddar and plum jelly round out the ingredients for a multi-layered, savory creation.
Pimiento Cheese Sausage Balls
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The original sausage ball gets a boost with an iconically Southern staple ingredient—pimiento cheese. A good thing just got even better.
Classic Sausage Balls
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Why bother with experiments when the original is so darn good? This is the classic that never fails to delight and is great for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snack time.