Chicken Sausage Bisquick Balls (Printable)

Savory bites with shredded chicken, sausage, cheddar, and baking mix, seasoned and baked golden.

# What You'll Need:

→ Meats

01 - 1 pound cooked chicken breast, shredded
02 - 1/2 pound raw 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 and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, sausage, cheddar cheese, Bisquick, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and smoked paprika if using.
03 - Add milk to the mixture and stir thoroughly to combine all ingredients evenly, using hands if needed.
04 - Portion mixture with a tablespoon or small cookie scoop and roll into 1 to 1.5-inch diameter balls, placing them spaced apart on the prepared baking sheet.
05 - Bake for 22 to 25 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
06 - Allow to cool for 5 minutes before serving warm with your preferred dipping sauce.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • They use up leftover chicken without tasting like leftovers.
  • The sausage keeps them moist so they never dry out like some baked appetizers do.
  • You can mix the whole thing in one bowl and skip the mess.
02 -
  • Don't use cold chicken straight from the fridge or the mixture won't come together right, let it sit out for ten minutes first.
  • If the dough feels too dry and won't hold a ball shape, add milk one tablespoon at a time until it cooperates.
  • They firm up as they cool, so don't overbake them trying to make them crispy or they'll turn into rocks.
03 -
  • Wet your hands lightly when rolling the balls so the mixture doesn't stick to your palms and slow you down.
  • If you want them crispier on the outside, brush the tops with melted butter halfway through baking.
  • Double the batch and freeze half, you'll thank yourself later when you need an appetizer in a hurry.
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