Description
Bite-sized, golden-brown appetizers featuring a savory sausage and sharp cheddar filling wrapped in flaky biscuit dough, perfect for game day or quick weeknight snacks.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound breakfast sausage (mild or spicy, raw and loose)
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese (freshly shredded)
- 1 can refrigerated buttermilk biscuits (16.3 oz)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt (to taste)
- black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cook sausage in a skillet until browned, mix in cheese and spices, and let cool completely.
- Flatten each biscuit round into a 1/8-inch circle.
- Place sausage mixture in the center of each dough round, fold edges to seal, and form into balls.
- Brush with melted butter and bake for 18-22 minutes until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 160°F.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Unsaturated Fat: 9
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 12
- Cholesterol: 45
Keywords: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven at 350°F for best texture. Unbaked balls can be frozen and baked directly from frozen, adding 5-7 minutes to cook time.