Savory Apple Sausage Balls make the perfect party food! With a touch of apple and cheddar, this appetizer is great for the holidays and game day!

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Savory Apple Sausage Balls

So happy to have you back for my second recipe addition to #Appleweek 2019! With so many great flavors to enjoy during the fall season, I know I need lots of apple recipes and I’m sure you do also.

• Slow Cooker Apple Cranberry Spice Cake
• Slow Cooker BBQ Apple Meatballs
• Apple Cider Tea Latte

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Yesterday’s recipe was a sweet treat, today we’re enjoying a savory recipe. Perfect for any gathering, the holiday season, or game day you’ll love Savory Apple Sausage Balls. 

I’m sure you’ve had traditional Sausage Balls at a party. Seriously, they are my husband’s favorite. He always suggests them when I need to make an appetizer. 

Savory Apple Sausage Balls take regular sausage balls to a whole new level of delicious! Add in some apple and there’s a touch of sweetness that makes this snack time favorite so good.

I used such a fantastic apple in this recipe! Have you tried the Envy apple? If not you must! It is a wonderful apple variety that has a great flavor which makes it the ideal apple for fall baking and cooking. Click HERE to find out more!

What ingredients do you need to make Savory Apple Sausage Balls?

• Baking mix
• Breakfast sausage
• Cheddar cheese
• Apple

Some tips for making Savory Apple Sausage Balls:

• Use parchment paper on your baking tray for easy cleanup.
• If you like spicier recipes, add in some red pepper flakes.
• I used a 1″ scoop. This recipe made approximately 5 dozen balls.
• If desired serve with your favorite BBQ sauce.

Simple steps for making Savory Apple Sausage Balls:

Place baking mix, cheddar cheese, and pork in a large bowl.

Add in shredded apple. Mix until thoroughly combined.

Use a scoop and place balls on the prepared pan.

Place in oven and cook approximately 12-14 minutes.

Yield: 5 dozen

Savory Apple Sausage Balls

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Savory Apple Sausage Balls make the perfect party food! With a touch of apple and cheddar, this appetizer is great for the holidays and game day!

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 12 minutes

Total Time 27 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 cups baking mix
• 1 pound breakfast sausage
• 2 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, finely shredded
• 2 cups apple, shredded

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400° degrees. Place parchment paper onto a baking sheet.
2. Place baking mix, breakfast sausage, and cheddar cheese in a large bowl.
3. Add shredded apple to bowl.
4. Mix thoroughly.
5. Using scoop make balls and place onto the prepared baking sheet.
6. Bake approximately 12-14 minutes until no longer pink in the center.

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