Chicken Sausage Bisquick Balls (Printable)

Cheesy chicken and sausage bites made with sharp cheddar and Bisquick for a flavorful snack.

# Ingredient list:

→ Meats

01 - 1 pound cooked chicken breast, shredded
02 - 1/2 pound uncooked breakfast sausage, casing removed

→ Cheeses

03 - 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

→ Baking Mix

04 - 2 cups Bisquick or all-purpose baking mix

→ Dairy

05 - 1/2 cup whole milk

→ Seasonings

06 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
07 - 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
08 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
09 - 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)

# How-to:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, sausage, cheddar cheese, Bisquick, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and smoked paprika if using.
03 - Add whole milk to the mixture and mix thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly combined, using hands if necessary.
04 - Using a tablespoon or small cookie scoop, portion the mixture and roll into 1 to 1.5-inch balls. Place them on the prepared baking sheet spaced slightly apart.
05 - Bake for 22 to 25 minutes until the balls are golden brown and cooked through.
06 - Allow to cool for 5 minutes before serving warm with your choice of dipping sauce.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They're effortless to make and impossible to mess up, even when you're multitasking like crazy.
  • People actually ask for these by name, which is the highest compliment any appetizer can get.
  • They reheat beautifully, so you can prep them days ahead and still look like you tried.
02 -
  • Cold sausage is easier to mix than room temperature—take it straight from the freezer and let it thaw just enough to remove the casing.
  • Don't let the mixture sit around waiting to be baked, or the sausage fat starts separating and things get messier.
03 -
  • Mix with your hands instead of using utensils—you'll feel when everything is truly combined and you won't overwork the mixture.
  • Keep an ice cream scoop in your drawer just for recipes like this; consistent sizing means everything bakes evenly and looks intentional.
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