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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 …

ingredients in bowl

Sausage Balls Recipe

  • breakfast sausage roll
  • cream cheese softened
  • shredded Cheddar cheese
  • large egg
  • blanched almond flour
  • baking powder
ingredients after being mixed in bowl

How to cook Sausage Balls

Time needed: 40 minutes

How to make Low Carb Sausage Balls

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. Bake.

    Bake for 18-20 minutes or until the meat is no longer pink.

  4. Serve immediately.

    Serve immediately.

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Sausage Balls: FAQs

➡️ What to serve with sausage balls?

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.

➡️ 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.

➡️ How many carbs in sausage balls?

Each sausage ball has about one net carb.

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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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4.23 from 9 votes
Servings: 25 balls

Low Carb Sausage Balls

By Jamie Sherman
The whole family will enjoy these Low Carb Sausage Balls. This simple recipe makes a great keto appetizer, snack, or quick meal.
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 25 minutes
Total: 40 minutes

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Ingredients 

  • 1 pound breakfast sausage roll
  • 4 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 1 large egg
  • ¾ 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.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ball, Calories: 101kcal, Carbohydrates: 1g, Protein: 5g, Fat: 9g, Saturated Fat: 3g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 3g, Trans Fat: 0.04g, Cholesterol: 26mg, Sodium: 194mg, Potassium: 57mg, Fiber: 0.4g, Sugar: 0.3g, Vitamin A: 95IU, Vitamin C: 0.1mg, Calcium: 52mg, Iron: 0.4mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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Jamie

Jamie Sherman founded Love Bakes Good Cakes in February 2012. She is a self-taught home cook passionate about sharing easy, delicious, and family-friendly recipes. From comforting classics to irresistible desserts, I believe homemade food brings people together. Join me on my journey of creating and sharing meals that bring joy to every table!

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