Seriously Easy Cheesy Keto Sausage Balls
These Seriously Easy Cheesy Keto Sausage Balls are incredibly simple to whip up, packed with flavor, and hit all the right comforting notes without the carbs. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or appetizers.
Equipment
- Baking Sheet
- Parchment paper
- Large bowl
- Sturdy spoon (optional, alternatively use hands)
Ingredients
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- 2 cups Blanched Almond Flour
- 2 cups Cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 tsp Baking powder
- 1 lb Ground chicken sausage (raw)
- 8 oz Cream cheese (at room temperature, cut into small chunks)
- 2 cloves Garlic (minced; optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine the almond flour, shredded cheddar cheese, Italian seasoning, and baking powder. Stir to combine.
- Add the raw ground chicken sausage, softened cream cheese chunks, and minced garlic (if using) to the bowl.
- Mix everything together until well combined and you have a uniform ball of dough. Use your hands or a sturdy spoon.
- Pinch off pieces of the dough and roll them into 1-inch or 1.5-inch balls. Place them on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each.
- Bake for 18 to 25 minutes, or until golden brown on the outside and cooked through. Keep an eye on them as baking time varies by oven and ball size.
- Once golden, remove from oven and let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for easy mixing. Do not overmix, but mix until uniform. If dough is too dry, add a splash of water or broth; if too wet, chill it. Try to make balls uniform size for even baking. Dough can be mixed up to 24 hours ahead and refrigerated. Baked sausage balls store in the fridge for 3-4 days or freeze for 2-3 months. Reheat from fridge in microwave (30-60s) or oven (350°F/175°C for 5-10 min). Reheat from frozen in oven (350°F/175°C for 15-20 min). Can also be air fried at 350°F (175°C) for 10-15 minutes, flipping halfway.