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Easy Cheesy Keto Sausage Balls – vegetarian recipe
Stav Kogan

Easy Cheesy Keto Sausage Balls

The ultimate easy, versatile, and crowd-pleasing recipe. These Cheesy Sausage Balls come together in minutes, are packed with savory flavor, and are perfect for everything from a quick breakfast to a game-day appetizer. They are fantastic for meal prep and can be served with your
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 serving
Calories: 374

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound (450 g / 15.9 oz) bulk Italian sausage
  • 1 cup (112 g / 4 oz) blanched almond flour
  • 1 cup (113 g / 4 oz) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • ¼ cup (25 g / 0.88 oz) grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • 1 tablespoon (7 g / 0.25 oz) dried minced onions
  • 2 teaspoons (8 g / 0.28 oz) baking powder
  • Use a small cookie scoop to create evenly sized sausage balls, which ensures they all cook at the same rate.
  • For easy cleanup, line your rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper before placing the wire rack on top.

Method
 

  1. Directions
  2. Preheat your oven to 350°F / 175°C.
  3. Place a wire cooling rack inside a large, rimmed baking sheet.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, combine the Italian sausage, almond flour, cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, egg, minced onions, and baking powder.
  5. Using your hands, gently mix the until they are just combined. Be careful not to overwork the mixture, as this can make the balls tough.
  6. Roll the mixture into 24 uniform balls, about 1½ inches each, and arrange them in a single layer on the prepared wire rack.
  7. Bake for 20 minutes, or until the sausage balls are cooked through and golden brown on the outside.
  8. Don't overmix the !
  9. Mix only until everything is just combined to keep the sausage balls tender and juicy.
  10. Freeze cooked sausage balls in a single layer on a baking sheet, then transfer to a freezer-safe bag. Reheat in the oven or air fryer until hot.

Nutrition

Calories: 374kcalCarbohydrates: 5.5gProtein: 22gFat: 31g

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