Cranberry Pecan Sausage Balls
Cranberry Pecan Sausage Balls are savory, cheesy, and dippable. They are the perfect appetizer that will require a double recipe! They go fast!
Cranberry Pecan Sausage Balls
What you’ll love about this recipe:
Occasions To Serve Cranberry Pecan Sausage Balls
- Thanksgiving
- Friendsgiving
- Tailgating
- Super Bowl Party
- Weekend Binge-Watch Party
Can You Make Sausage Balls Ahead of Time?
Absolutely YES you can fine people! Reheating and baking Cranberry Pecan Sausage Balls can be done two ways.
Refrigerator Method
Uncooked
Add all ingredients into a mixing bowl and combine with clean hands. Cover with plastic wrap and store in an airtight container one day before baking. Follow directions in below recipe to cook.
Cooked
Follow recipe below to completion. Cool completely. Store in an airtight container for for up to three days. When ready to serve, microwave for 15 to 30 seconds or bake at 350°F. for 30 minutes or until cooked through.
Freezer Method:
Uncooked
Add all ingredients into a mixing bowl and combine with clean hands. Shape into balls. Layer with wax paper in an airtight container. Freeze for up to three months. Thaw, complete my below recipe.
Cooked
Follow recipe below to completion. Cool completely. Store in an airtight container for for up to three months. Microwave for 15 to 30 seconds or bake at 350°F. for 30 minutes or until cooked through.
Cranberry Pecan Sausage Balls Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 pound pork sausage, uncooked
- 2 cups cheddar cheese
- 2 cups flour, all purpose
- 3 teaspoons baking powder
- 3/4 cup dried cranberries
- 3/4 cup pecans, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons red pepper flakes
Dip these in cranberry sauce for an extra zing! I recommend my mama’s Jezebel Sauce.
Instructions
Preheat oven 350°F.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Combine all ingredients in a large bowl until completely mixed. (Using clean hands works best.) Scoop and roll into balls.
Place on the prepared baking sheet 2 inches apart.
Bake for 30 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm or at room temperature with Cranberry Jezebel Sauce.
How Do You Store Sausage Balls?
Store sausage balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for three or four days. You can also freeze sausage balls in the freezer for 3 months. Simply reheat in the microwave for 30 seconds or in the oven at 350°F. until warmed through center.
Cranberry Pecan Sausage Balls
Ingredients
- 1 pound pork sausage uncooked
- 2 cups cheddar cheese
- 2 cups flour all purpose
- 3 teaspoons baking powder
- 3/4 cup dried cranberries
- 3/4 cup pecans chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Preheat oven 350°F.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Combine all ingredients in a large bowl until completely mixed. (Using clean hands works best.) Scoop and roll into balls. Place on the prepared baking sheet 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 30 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
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