Oh, you want to talk about those little bundles of pure joy? Listen, let me tell you – our Sausage Balls are like a luxurious hug for your taste buds. They’re made with juicy sausage meat wrapped in a flaky pastry blanket, baked to perfection until golden brown and crispy. But wait, it gets better! We top them with a rich, creamy bechamel sauce that’ll make your heart sing. So go ahead, indulge in these tasty little morsels and let the buttery goodness wash over you like a warm hug from your favorite auntie. Trust us, you won’t be disappointed.
Sausage Ball Meatballs – Sausage Ball Extravaganza
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 cup warm water
- 1 pound breakfast sausage cooked and crumbled
- 2 tablespoons butter melted
- 1 egg beaten (for brushing)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Gradually add warm water to the dry ingredients, stirring until a sticky dough forms.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to about 1/4 inch thickness.
- Place the cooked sausage in the center of the dough, leaving a 1-inch border around the edges.
- Fold the dough over the sausage, pressing the edges to seal.
- Roll the dough into balls, about 1 1/2 inches in diameter.
- Place the balls onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 1 inch of space between each ball.
- Brush the tops of the balls with the beaten egg.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce. Garnish with chopped chives or scallions, if desired.
- Note: These sausage balls are best served fresh and hot. If you need to make them ahead, you can freeze them after step 10, then thaw and