The whole family will enjoy these Low Carb Sausage Balls. This simple recipe makes a great keto appetizer, snack, or quick meal.
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Sausage Balls
This recipe is always a hit, whether you enjoy this recipe as an appetizer idea, snack idea, or main course. A few common ingredients combine to create a low-carb version of a cherished recipe!
My family enjoys these for game days, holidays, and an occasional breakfast or dinner idea. No matter when or where these tasty bites show up, my family is ready to chow down!
Let me show you how easy they are to make …
Sausage Balls Recipe
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Ingredients
- breakfast sausage roll
- cream cheese softened
- shredded Cheddar cheese
- large egg
- blanched almond flour
- baking powder
Utensils and Other Items
- baking sheet
- parchment paper (optional)
- mixing bowl
- measuring cups and spoons
How to cook Sausage Balls
Time needed: 40 minutes.
How to make Low Carb Sausage Balls
- Prepare baking sheet and preheat oven.
Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray or line it with parchment paper and set aside.
- Combine ingredients and shape into balls.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine all of the ingredients until well combined. Shape the mixture into 1-1½-inch balls. Place the meatballs at least 1-inch apart on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake.
Bake for 18-20 minutes or until the meat is no longer pink.
- Serve immediately.
Serve immediately.
Sausage Balls: FAQs
If you run into any problems or if you would like some suggestions, be sure to read this section before leaving a comment.
Your favorite dips – ranch, marinara, maple syrup, honey mustard, hot sauce, etc. If you are maintaining a keto diet, be sure to look for keto-friendly variations of your favorite dips – or try a homemade keto version!
Usually, if we enjoy this recipe as part of a meal, we’ll have scrambled eggs or a cheese omelet.
Cooked sausage balls can be refrigerated in an airtight container or zip-top bag for up to 2 days.
OVEN: Bake in a 350°F oven until the balls are heated through, about 10 minutes.
MICROWAVE: Microwave refrigerated balls on full power for 20-30 seconds or until heated through.
Bake the sausage balls before freezing them, or freeze unbaked sausage balls in a single layer on a baking sheet and transfer them to a freezer-safe container or zip-top bag to bake them later. Unbaked sausage balls retain quality longer – up to four months. Use baked sausage balls – which have a shorter freezer life – within two to three months, as baked meat dries out faster.
Each sausage ball has about one net carb.
How did you like this recipe
My family loves these low-carb sausage balls just as much as the regular kind – and I can’t wait to see how y’all enjoy this version! Leave me a comment below with your experience, and feel free to ask questions as always. 😊
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Low Carb Sausage Balls
The whole family will enjoy these Low Carb Sausage Balls. This simple recipe makes a great keto appetizer, snack, or quick meal.
Ingredients
- 1 lb. breakfast sausage roll
- 4 oz. cream cheese softened
- 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
- 1 large egg
- 3/4 cup blanched almond flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray or line it with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine all of the ingredients until well combined. Shape the mixture into 1-1½-inch balls. Place the meatballs at least 1-inch apart on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until the meat is no longer pink.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
How to store sausage balls?
Cooked sausage balls can be refrigerated in an airtight container or zip-top bag for up to 2 days.
How to reheat sausage balls?
- OVEN: Bake in a 350°F oven until the balls are heated through, about 10 minutes.
- MICROWAVE: Microwave refrigerated balls on full power for 20-30 seconds or until heated through.
How to freeze sausage balls?
Bake the sausage balls before freezing them, or freeze unbaked sausage balls in a single layer on a baking sheet and transfer them to a freezer-safe container or zip-top bag to bake them later. Unbaked sausage balls retain quality longer - up to four months. Use baked sausage balls - which have a shorter freezer life - within two to three months, as baked meat dries out faster.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 30 Serving Size: 1 ballAmount Per Serving: Calories: 99Total Fat: 8gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 27mgSodium: 199mgCarbohydrates: 1gFiber: 0gSugar: 0gProtein: 5g
Please note that the nutritional information listed on this page is an estimation based on the products I used. Ingredients and nutritional information can vary greatly between brands. Always be sure to read labels.
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