Chicken Sausage Bisquick Balls (Printable)

Savory, cheesy chicken and sausage bites baked golden, perfect for snacking or sharing.

# Ingredient List:

→ Meats

01 - 1 pound cooked chicken breast, shredded
02 - 1/2 pound uncooked breakfast sausage, casing removed

→ Cheeses

03 - 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

→ Baking Mix

04 - 2 cups Bisquick or all-purpose baking mix

→ Dairy

05 - 1/2 cup whole milk

→ Seasonings

06 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
07 - 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
08 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
09 - 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, mix together shredded chicken, sausage, cheddar cheese, Bisquick, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and smoked paprika if using.
03 - Add whole milk and mix thoroughly until all components are evenly combined, using hands if necessary.
04 - Portion mixture using a tablespoon or small cookie scoop and shape into 1 to 1.5-inch diameter balls. Arrange on prepared baking sheet spaced apart.
05 - Bake for 22 to 25 minutes until balls are golden brown and cooked through.
06 - Allow to cool for 5 minutes before serving warm with preferred dipping sauces.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They're ready in under an hour and require zero fancy skills, just a mixing bowl and your hands.
  • One batch makes enough to feed a crowd or stash extras in the freezer for when you need a quick snack.
  • The savory meat and sharp cheese combination satisfies way more than it has any right to for something so simple.
02 -
  • Don't skip the resting time—pulling them straight from the oven and biting into one will burn your mouth, and they need those 5 minutes to set up so they're not falling apart on the serving platter.
  • If your mixture feels too dry and the balls are crumbling apart, add milk one tablespoon at a time rather than all at once.
  • The raw sausage will cook through in the oven, so don't brown it first—it seasons the entire mixture as it bakes.
03 -
  • Buy pre-shredded rotisserie chicken from the supermarket to cut your prep time in half—it's already cooked and shredded, and the flavor is better than most canned options.
  • If you want perfectly uniform balls, use a small cookie scoop instead of a tablespoon; it's a tiny investment that changes your entire relationship with portioning.
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