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Healthy sausage balls

November 9, 2016 By Kathryn Doherty

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Healthy sausage balls use turkey sausage, skim milk and whole wheat flour for a lightened up version of this breakfast favorite! (They’re also great for Christmas brunch and game day eats!) Healthy sausage balls use turkey sausage, skim milk and whole wheat flour for a lightened up version of this breakfast favorite! (They’re also great for Christmas brunch and game day eats!) | www.familyfoodonthetable.com

Happy hump day everyone! I hope you’re having a good week so far.

M has TWO days off of kindergarten this week. Teacher work day and Veterans Day. Fortunately, my mom is around and taking her to do some fun things during the day so she doesn’t have to sit and watch me work on my deadlines for my day job as a health and nutrition editor. Nanna to the rescue!

I’m also hoping my mom and I can finalize our Thanksgiving menu (I’ll be consulting my round-up of 45 Thanksgiving sides for sure) and I’m trying to find some extra time this week to do some last bits of yard work before the winter weather arrives.

Just need a few more hours in the day 😉 I’m sure you feel me on that one!

Now let’s talk about these healthy sausage balls.

Healthy sausage balls use turkey sausage, skim milk and whole wheat flour for a lightened up version of this breakfast favorite! (They’re also great for game day eats!) | www.familyfoodonthetable.com

They are pretty much the ultimate breakfast and brunch party bite, especially at the holidays.

You’ve got a cheddar cheese-loaded biscuit that’s studded with chunks of turkey sausage for a meaty, cheesy, biscuit ball that is seriously addictive.

You won’t need to call everyone over when these babies come out of the oven, either.

They smell so good that your friends and family will be hovering nearby, eagerly awaiting the chance to scoop one up.

Though somehow, when we have people over, everyone always ends up hanging out in the kitchen anyway.

Closer to the food maybe. And the drinks!

Healthy sausage balls | www.familyfoodonthetable.comHealthy sausage balls | www.familyfoodonthetable.com

But gathering loved ones together and sharing some of our favorite eats while we get to chat and catch up? That’s what the holidays are all about for me.

It doesn’t get better than that! ❤️

Notes on how to make healthy sausage balls:

  • You can substitute regular all-purpose flour in place of the white wheat flour if that’s what you have.
  • I prefer hot Italian turkey sausage, but mild is great for a group setting if you’re not sure everyone wants it spicy. You can also substitute regular pork sausage. Just be sure to drain any extra fat after it’s cooked.
  • The sausage for these balls needs to be cooked. To do that, add your raw sausage to a large skillet over medium heat and cook for about 8 minutes, breaking it up with a spatula as it cooks so it’s in small crumbles.
  • These are best warm from the oven, but they’re still delicious as they cool down, so it’s perfect for leaving out at a party or taking to a neighbor’s house.

Healthy sausage balls -- a lightened up version of this breakfast favorite! (They’re also great for game day eats!) | www.familyfoodonthetable.com

How to make healthy sausage balls ahead of time:

If you want to make these ahead of time, I suggest baking them for just 12 minutes and then pack them up.

You can either keep them in your refrigerator for a day or two or put them in a container to take to a friend’s house. (If you are refrigerating them, be sure to pull them out about 20 minutes before you’re going to rewarm them.)

When you’re ready to finish them, place them on a baking sheet lined with foil and cover the tops with foil, so they’re all wrapped up.

Rewarm the sausage balls in the oven on low — about 250 degrees — for 10 minutes or so. Now they are warm and delicious and ready to go!

Finally, if you have any leftovers, these healthy sausage balls freeze great! Just defrost in the refrigerator and warm up in the microwave when you want to enjoy them again!

Healthy sausage balls -- a lightened up version of this breakfast favorite! (They’re also great for game day eats!) | www.familyfoodonthetable.com

Cheers to the holiday season and to making new memories and new traditions with friends and family.

Enjoy!

XO,

Kathryn

P.S. Be sure to check out my VIDEO to see how easy these are to make!

Yield: 30 biscuit balls

Healthy sausage biscuit balls

Healthy sausage balls use turkey sausage, skim milk and whole wheat flour for a lightened up version of this breakfast favorite! (They’re also great for Christmas brunch and game day eats!) | www.familyfoodonthetable.com

Healthy sausage balls use turkey sausage, skim milk and whole wheat flour for a lightened up version of this breakfast favorite! 

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 cups white whole wheat flour (see notes)
  • 4 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cold and cut in small cubes
  • 1/2 cup skim milk
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 lb. Italian turkey sausage (hot or mild),, cooked and crumbled

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silpat, for easy clean-up.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder and salt.
  3. Add the butter and use a pastry cutter or two knives to cut the butter into the flour mixture, until it resembles small peas.
  4. Add milk and stir just until combined.
  5. Add the cheese and sausage and mix well. The batter will be dense, so use your hands if you need to.
  6. Roll the mixture into small balls - about 1 inch in diameter - and place on baking sheet about 2 inches apart.
  7. Bake at 400 for 12-15 minutes, until lightly browned.

Notes

You can substitute regular all-purpose flour if you like or use a mixture of all-purpose and whole wheat flours.

I prefer hot Italian turkey sausage, but mild is great for a group setting. You can also substitute regular sausage, just be sure to drain any extra fat after it’s cooked.

The sausage for these balls needs to be cooked. To do that, add your raw sausage to a large skillet over medium heat and cook for about 8 minutes, breaking it up with a spatula as it cooks so it’s in small crumbles.

If you have any leftovers, they freeze great! Just defrost in the refrigerator and warm up in the microwave.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

30

Serving Size:

1 biscuit ball

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 103Total Fat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 26mgSodium: 252mgCarbohydrates: 6gFiber: 1gSugar: 0gProtein: 7g
© Kathryn Doherty
Cuisine: American / Category: Breakfast & Brunch

Healthy sausage balls use turkey sausage, skim milk and whole wheat flour for a lightened up version of this breakfast favorite! (They’re also great for Christmas brunch and game day eats!) | www.familyfoodonthetable.com

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Comments

  1. Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary says

    November 9, 2016 at 10:36 AM

    Lol, YES I feel you on needing a few more hours in the day.. but as long as those few hours don’t go towards the work day! 😉 Sausage balls bring me waaaay back!! My grams use to always have them at holidays!! So I am loooving that you health-ified them!! Now I can actually eat my weight in these babies and not feel so guilty! Wahoooooo! These would be great for Thanksgiving! Cheers girlie, and good luck finalizing your menu! <3

    Reply
    • Kathryn says

      November 11, 2016 at 3:44 PM

      They are a throwback recipe, aren’t they?! And yes, now you can stuff your face with them! Cheers girl! XO

      Reply
  2. Tara | Treble in the Kitchen says

    November 9, 2016 at 6:22 PM

    These look just like a brunch appetizer that I saw on the menu this past weekend! Yum!

    Reply
    • Kathryn says

      November 11, 2016 at 3:36 PM

      They are SO good, you gotta try them!

      Reply
  3. Adina says

    November 10, 2016 at 4:44 AM

    I’ve never seen such a recipe before, intriguing… I would love to try these balls, they definitely look good. And good to have Nannas, isn’t it?

    Reply
    • Kathryn says

      November 11, 2016 at 3:45 PM

      Nannas are the BEST! 😉 And you’ve got to try these Adina – so easy and such a fun breakfast food!

      Reply
  4. Dawn @ Girl Heart Food says

    November 10, 2016 at 10:11 AM

    Wouldn’t an extra few hours in the run of a day be awesome? Yes, please!! I feel like I’m always rushing around and there’s never quite enough time to do everything. I would definitely have time to eat these though 😉 They’re so little so I wouldn’t feel too bad eating a few of them….hehehe 😀 I could totally see myself having this for brunch on Saturday with a poached egg and coffee! Have a wonderful weekend! xoxo

    Reply
    • Kathryn says

      November 11, 2016 at 4:02 PM

      Yes, exactly! There’s always one more thing to get done… usually four more things… 😉 And yes, I’m loving your Saturday morning plan! XO

      Reply
  5. Kelli says

    November 10, 2016 at 6:20 PM

    These look so yummy and a perfect app to keep in the freezer for any unexpected guest visits!

    Reply
    • Kathryn says

      November 11, 2016 at 4:02 PM

      Absolutely! You’ll always be ready for company!

      Reply
    • Dana says

      January 28, 2017 at 6:40 AM

      To freeze….would you cook or leave uncooked?

      Reply
      • Kathryn says

        January 28, 2017 at 3:48 PM

        Hi Dana! I’ve frozen them already cooked before then just pull them out and reheat one or two in the microwave for a quick breakfast. You could try freezing them uncooked, too – I’d just roll into balls, freeze the balls on a tray then transfer them to a freezer-safe bag or container to store. Thaw (ideally overnight in the refrigerator) and possibly add a few minutes to the baking time. Hope you try them!

        Reply
  6. CakePants says

    November 10, 2016 at 11:10 PM

    Wow, these look crazy delicious! I finally found a turkey sausage I really like, so I’m excited to try this out sometime when I’m cooking for a crowd. And yes…I definitely feel you on the needing a few more hours in the day business!

    Reply
    • Kathryn says

      November 11, 2016 at 4:07 PM

      Right? Couldn’t we all?! I hope you do give these a try next time you’ve got a brunch crowd coming over! Have a wonderful weekend!

      Reply
  7. Amy says

    November 17, 2016 at 7:41 PM

    What kind of dipping sauce would go well with these? I’m guessing marinara because of the Italian sausage. Do you think that would work? My son loves to dip- I think he’d love these!!
    Thanks so much

    Reply
    • Kathryn says

      November 18, 2016 at 8:52 AM

      I haven’t tried these with a dipping sauce, but you could definitely give marinara a go. Maybe even mustard!

      Reply
  8. Kate says

    November 18, 2016 at 8:06 AM

    I’m not sure what happened but I made these last night and followed the recipe to a T but my mix came out soupy. I didn’t over stir and I used cold butter and I triple checked my recipe and I didn’t miss anything. Have you heard of this happening before?

    Reply
    • Kathryn says

      November 18, 2016 at 8:54 AM

      I have not! My batter is always really thick and dense – nowhere near soupy! I can’t think of what would have happened if you had the measurements correct.

      Reply
      • Kim says

        November 19, 2016 at 2:04 PM

        Mine is soupy too. Is this really supposed to have 1 1/2 cups of milk?

        Reply
        • Kathryn says

          November 19, 2016 at 2:14 PM

          Kate and Kim — Oh my goodness, I am SO SO sorry! I had entered it wrong in the recipe box. It should be 1/2 cup of milk (not 1 1/2 cups). I’ve changed it in the recipe card so it’s correct now, but I’m so sorry it was messed up for you. Hope you try it again – these are really, really good! XO, Kathryn

          Reply
          • Kim says

            November 19, 2016 at 6:32 PM

            Thank you! I added some self-rising flour and they turned out light and fluffy! Delicious! I will decrease that next time!

            Reply
  9. Katie says

    November 20, 2016 at 10:21 PM

    You must be reading my mind!! I have sausage balls on my list for Thanksgiving week and your blog just popped up on Pinterest. My standby is made with pork sausage and Bisquick. This will be just as (if not better!) and healthier for the entire family. Thank you!

    Reply
    • Kathryn says

      November 21, 2016 at 12:08 PM

      Haha, that’s awesome Katie! 😊 These are definitely perfect for Thanksgiving week, with guests and family and friends over. I hope you try them! And hope you have a happy holiday!

      Reply
  10. Amy says

    November 22, 2016 at 4:05 PM

    Do you think these will work without the cheese?

    Reply
    • Kathryn says

      November 22, 2016 at 5:29 PM

      Hi Amy! I’ve never made them that way and it would certainly take away some of the flavor, but yes, I think you should be able to make it work without cheese. I’d love to hear if you try it!

      Reply
      • Amy says

        November 22, 2016 at 7:24 PM

        They were great! My milk allergic daughter loved them. I made them with breakfast sausage and dairy free margarine. So good. Thanks for the yummy recipe!!

        Reply
        • Kathryn says

          November 23, 2016 at 12:01 PM

          Yay, I’m so happy to hear that! My daughter had a cow’s milk allergy until she outgrew it at age 4. I’m sure you already know the ins and outs but here’s my post about how we handled it for her if you’re interested: http://www.familyfoodonthetable.com/milk-allergy-in-toddlers-and-young-children/ Hope you have a happy Thanksgiving!

          Reply
  11. Katie says

    December 3, 2016 at 8:34 PM

    Hello there!
    I am really excited to make these for a ladies brunch I am hosting, but I am trying to as much prep before hand so I actually enjoy time with my friends. Could I make the dough and keep it in the fridge over night? Would be in there for about 12-4 hours.

    Thanks!!

    Reply
    • Kathryn says

      December 4, 2016 at 8:10 AM

      Hi Katie! Yes, you can definitely prep these ahead. Just take the dough out of the refrigerator for at least 20 minutes before you bake them so it comes up to room temperature a bit. Hope you enjoy them!

      Reply
  12. Lindsay @ The Live-In Kitchen says

    November 9, 2017 at 4:15 PM

    My kids would love these!

    Reply
    • Kathryn says

      November 10, 2017 at 5:44 PM

      I hope you try them! 😊

      Reply
  13. Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes) says

    November 9, 2017 at 6:32 PM

    Looks great!

    Reply
    • Kathryn says

      November 10, 2017 at 5:44 PM

      Thanks! 😊

      Reply
  14. Michelle says

    February 3, 2018 at 3:11 PM

    What is the serving size on the nutrition stats?

    Reply
    • Kathryn says

      February 3, 2018 at 4:09 PM

      Hi Michelle! I added the nutrition cards after I originally posted this recipe, so it’s auto-calculated and I think the nutrition info in the card is based on 1 biscuit ball.

      Reply
  15. Nancy says

    November 18, 2020 at 5:50 AM

    I make sausage ball all the time.

    Reply

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This quick and easy Southwest chicken skillet dinner uses rotisserie chicken, fresh veggies, canned beans and simple spices for a delicious meal that’s ready in just 15 minutes! #easychickendinner #onepotrecipe | www.familyfoodonthetable.com
Quick chicken curry is an easy, one-pan recipe that’s ready in just 15 minutes -- perfect for a busy weeknight dinner! | www.familyfoodonthetable.com
A 5-ingredient, 15-minute honey garlic chicken with an addictively delicious sauce - a perfect weeknight dinner recipe!

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