Tailgate Sausage Cheese Balls (Printable)
Savory, golden sausage and cheese bites made halal-friendly, ideal for game day or parties.
# What You'll Need:
→ Meats
01 - 1.1 lbs halal chicken or beef sausage meat, casing removed
→ Dairy
02 - 8.8 oz shredded sharp cheddar cheese
→ Dry Ingredients
03 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
04 - 2 tsp baking powder
05 - ½ tsp salt
06 - ½ tsp black pepper
07 - ½ tsp smoked paprika
08 - ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
→ Other
09 - ¼ cup milk
10 - 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley
# How To Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, combine the halal sausage meat, shredded cheddar cheese, flour, baking powder, salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper.
03 - Add the milk and parsley. Mix well using hands or a sturdy spoon until the mixture is evenly combined and holds together.
04 - Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions and roll into balls. Place them onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them ¾ inch apart.
05 - Bake for 22–25 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
06 - Remove from oven and cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm.
# Tips from dashanddishes:
01 -
- These freeze beautifully so you can always have emergency appetizers ready
- The halal version proves you dont have to miss out on classic game day flavors
- They reheat perfectly so make double what you think you need
02 -
- Mixing with your hands is messy but necessary, the texture difference is worth it
- Overworking the mixture makes tough balls, mix just until combined
- If they brown too fast, tent with foil for the last few minutes
03 -
- Use a cookie scoop for perfectly uniform balls that bake evenly
- Let the mixture rest for 10 minutes before rolling to make shaping easier