How to Make Deer Sausage Balls Recipe (Bisquick Sausage Balls)
This Deer Sausage Balls Recipe (Bisquick Sausage Balls) is a holiday appetizer staple!These sausage balls go quickly and are always a crowd favorite, so you may want to make a double batch if you are making these for a family gathering or holiday work party! They are perfect on their own, but you can also serve them with your favorite dipping sauce.These mouthwatering sausage balls take just 30 minutes to make from start to finish, and it's perfect for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or a grab-and-go snack. But my favorite time to make them is for Christmas.Every tried-and-true holiday party host knows the power of an impeccable, go-to sausage ball recipe. When all else fails, this classic dish is the textbook choice for anyone hoping to enjoy some handheld treats using some of that venison in the freezer.HOW TO MAKE SAUSAGE BALLS 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.2. In a large bowl, mix together all the ingredients into a batter. Then shape mixture into golf ball-sized balls and arrange on parchment-lined baking sheet.3. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until golden brown and internal temperature is at least 145 degrees F using an instant-read meat thermometer.TIPS FOR MAKING SAUSAGE BALLS- Don’t use bagged shredded cheese to make these sausage balls. You need the moisture that comes with freshly shredded block cheese. The shredded cheese in the 8-ounce bags is dry and you will end up with a dry product.- You can definitely change up the type of cheese to whatever flavor you prefer, but a sharp cheddar is delicious!- If the batter seems dry, add in 2 tablespoons of milk. If you use my homemade deer sausage it shouldn't be too greasy, so you also might have to add in milk.MORE CHRISTMAS RECIPE IDEAS USING DEER SAUSAGEIf you are looking for a new Christmas recipe idea and a great way to use some of that deer sausage in your freezer, check out my Deer Sausage and Cheese Crescent Ring and Deer Sausage Cranberry Cream Cheese Bites.I hope this sausage balls recipe and my other venison recipes will give you inspiration and motivation you need to get excited about sharing some of the wild game with family and friends this holiday season.If you are headed our way for North Dakota deer season, check out the North Dakota Game & Fish Department website. And if you want me to come along with you as your camp cook, photographer, or butcher, you can find out more details here.CONNECT WITH ME AND JOIN OUR WILD GAME COOKING COMMUNITYIf you make this Deer Sausage Balls Recipe or have your own favorite Christmas recipe idea using wild game, I’d love for you to join our community and connect with me so we can all see pics of your creations on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter! Hashtag them #wildgameandfishDid you enjoy this Deer Sausage Balls Recipe? Be sure to leave a 5-star rating RIGHT HERE!
Servings: 24 balls
Ingredients
- 3 cups Bisquick
- 2 pounds venison breakfast sausage
- 16 ounces Cheddar cheese, grated
- ¾ cup milk
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons Good Seasons Zesty Italian Seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a large bowl mix together all ingredients into a batter.
- Shape mixture into golf ball-sized balls and arrange on parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 20 minutes until golden brown and internal temperature is at least 145 degrees F using an instant-read meat thermometer.
Notes
Refrigerate uncooked balls for up to 2 days; freeze uncooked balls for up to 2 months.
