Whether you're hosting a party or simply looking for a quick and delicious meal, cheesy sausage meatballs are always a crowd-pleaser. With their combination of juicy sausage, melted cheese, and flavorful spices, these meatballs are sure to satisfy even the most discerning palate. Best of all, they can be easily prepared in a single pan, making them a perfect weeknight dinner or game day snack.
Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!
CHEESY MEATBALLS
Can meatballs be lucky? My guys think so, and they want them for game time. My beef, sausage and cheese recipe has a big fan following. -Jill Hill, Dixon, Illinois
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 5h
Yield about 9 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°. In a large bowl, whisk egg, milk, minced onion, 2 tablespoons chili powder, salt and pepper; stir in crushed crackers. Add beef, sausage and cheese; mix lightly but thoroughly., Shape mixture into 1-in. balls. Place meatballs on greased racks in 15x10x1-in. baking pans. Bake until browned, 15-18 minutes., Meanwhile, in a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker, combine soup, water, brown sugar and remaining chili powder. Gently stir in meatballs. Cook, covered, on low until meatballs are cooked through, 4-5 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 51 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 104mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.
CHEESY SAUSAGE MEATBALLS
Make and share this Cheesy Sausage Meatballs recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Aroostook
Categories Pork
Time 25m
Yield 20 meatballs, 5 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Mix ingredients well.
- Make into 20 meatballs.
- Place on a baking sheet.
- Cook at 350 degrees F for 8 minutes.
- Turning the meatballs and cook for 8 more minutes.
JUMBO CHEESY ITALIAN MEATBALLS
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 1h
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Make the meatballs: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F and brush a baking sheet with olive oil. Pulse the bread in a food processor to make coarse crumbs. Transfer to a small bowl, add the milk and set aside to soak. Lightly beat the eggs in a large bowl, then add the beef, parsley, parmesan, garlic, 1 teaspoon salt and the red pepper flakes; mix with your hands to combine. Add the bread-milk mixture and mix until just combined (do not overmix).
- Dampen your hands and shape the meat mixture into 4 large balls. Make an indentation in the center of each with your thumb and stuff with a mini mozzarella ball, then mold the meat around the cheese. Arrange the meatballs on the prepared baking sheet and bake until browned and firm, 25 to 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, make the sauce: Heat the olive oil in a large deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes and cook, stirring, until the garlic softens, about 1 minute. Add the tomatoes, 1 cup water, the basil sprigs and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer until thickened, about 30 minutes.
- Remove the meatballs from the oven and add to the sauce, spooning some of the sauce on top. Continue cooking, occasionally spooning the sauce over the meatballs, until tender and cooked through, about 6 minutes. Serve with ricotta and chopped basil.
- You can form all of these meatballs a day ahead; cover and refrigerate until ready to cook.
CHEESY SAUSAGE RIGATONI
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 1h20m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook the rigatoni according to the package instructions; drain and set aside to cool.
- Saute the onions in the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat until golden, 3 to 4 minutes. Crumble in the sausage, add the crushed red pepper and cook for a couple of minutes. Add the marinara sauce, mix everything together and cook for 5 to 7 minutes. Set aside to cool.
- To assemble, add about 2 spoonfuls of the sauce--just enough to coat the bottom--to a baking dish. Then layer half of the cooled noodles, half of the mozzarella cubes and half of the remaining sauce. Repeat the process: layer the remaining noodles, mozzarella and sauce, then top with the Parmesan. Cover and put in the fridge or freezer until ready to cook.
- When ready to cook, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Cook the rigatoni until heated through and bubbling, 25 minutes straight from the fridge, or 2 hours straight from the freezer. Garnish with minced parsley before serving.
MEATBALL AND SAUSAGE CASSEROLE
As the grandfather of six oft-hungry children, Pierre Franey sought to develop dishes that would "capture their attention." This hearty, kid-friendly casserole of meatballs, sausage, onions, peppers and mushrooms did not disappoint. It's sort of a cross between a casserole and a stew, and can be served over pasta or polenta, or with a huge hunk of bread to sop up the herb-y tomato sauce. If you'd like, you can easily substitute ground chicken, turkey, pork or veal for the beef in the meatballs (or any combination of them all). The meatballs are seasoned with Parmesan cheese, nutmeg, cumin, garlic, parsley, salt and pepper. Depending on the composition of the meatballs, you might want to try other favorite spices, too, like ginger, coriander seed or fennel.
Provided by Pierre Franey
Categories dinner, one pot, main course
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Put the meat in a mixing bowl and add the bread crumbs, cheese, egg, broth, nutmeg, cumin, 1 teaspoon of the garlic, parsley, salt and pepper. Blend well and shape the mixture into 24 small meatballs.
- Heat the oil in a large nonstick or enamelware skillet and add the meatballs. Cook, turning often, until browned on all sides, about 10 minutes. Remove the meatballs and set aside. Prick the sausages with a fork and add them to the pan. Cook, turning often, until lightly browned on all sides, about 5 minutes.
- Scatter the onions, mushrooms, green pepper and remaining 1 tablespoon garlic around the sausages, and sauté, about 5 minutes. Add the meatballs and the accumulated juices back to the pan (the pan will be crowded).
- Add the tomatoes, rosemary, wine and bay leaf and stir to dissolve any browned particles on the bottom of the skillet. Cover closely and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove the bay leaf and sprinkle with basil when served.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 760, UnsaturatedFat 33 grams, Carbohydrate 25 grams, Fat 53 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 42 grams, SaturatedFat 17 grams, Sodium 1292 milligrams, Sugar 8 grams, TransFat 0 grams
CHEESY SAUSAGE BALLS
You can use these in pasta dishes. Or put them on a platter and supply toothpicks for great appetizers.
Provided by MizzNezz
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 30m
Yield 3 dozen
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Mix all ingredients together well.
- Form into 1in balls.
- Place on ungreased shallow pan.
- Bake at 375* for 15 minutes until golden brown.
EASY SAUSAGE CHEESE BALLS
These are great for appetizers or for breakfast! Sausage cheese balls may be frozen before or after baking.
Provided by Michelle
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes Cheese Dips and Spreads Recipes Hot Cheese Dip Recipes
Time 25m
Yield 36
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- In a medium bowl, combine the sausage, cheese, and dry baking mix. Mix together, and shape mixture into walnut-sized balls. Place on a foil-lined cookie sheet.
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes. Serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 136.7 calories, Carbohydrate 7.5 g, Cholesterol 21.8 mg, Fat 9.4 g, Protein 5.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 354.5 mg, Sugar 0.5 g
JIMMY DEAN SAUSAGE CHEESE BALLS
Making appetizers is fun and easy with these cute and tasty sausage balls. They can even be made ahead of time, and frozen. Just thaw and bake when you need them!
Provided by JimmyDean
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Jimmy Dean
Yield 36
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 F. Combine all ingredients in a large mixing bowl; stir well. Form into 1inch balls. Place on ungreased baking sheet; bake 18-20 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from oven; cool 5 minutes before removing from pan. Serve with cocktail forks or toothpicks.
SAUSAGE CHEESE BALLS
What does it take to become one of our most-requested recipes, approved by nearly 2,000 home cooks? In the case of this Sausage Cheese Balls appetizer, it must be quick and easy to prepare, include a make-ahead option and be ranked as a hands-down favorite. This Sausage and Cheese Balls recipe has all three, plus it creates 102 servings of these delicious bites!
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Appetizer
Time 45m
Yield 102
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease bottom and sides of 15x10x1-inch pan.
- In large bowl, stir together all ingredients except barbecue sauce, using hands or spoon. Shape mixture into 1-inch balls. Place in pan.
- Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until brown. Immediately remove from pan. Serve warm with sauce for dipping.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 40, Carbohydrate 2 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Cheese Ball, Sodium 95 mg, Sugar 0 g, TransFat 0 g
CHEESY MEATBALL BAKE RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: ground beef, hot italian sausage, garlic, fresh parsley, parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, italian bread crumbs, eggs, milk, marinara sauce, mozzarella cheese
Provided by Hector Gomez
Categories Appetizers
Yield 20 meatballs
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, Italian sausage, garlic, parsley, parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, bread crumbs, eggs, and milk. Mix until everything is fully infused together.
- Roll into 4-5 ounce (113-142 g) meatballs. For even amounts, use a medium-sized ice cream scooper.
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Over medium heat, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil to a pan, and brown the meatballs on both sides for about 2-3 minutes or until you create a nice crispy sear. Cook about half way through. They will finish cooking in the oven.
- In a casserole dish, spread a few tablespoons of marinara sauce to the bottom of the pan to help prevent sticking. Then place meatballs in the casserole dish and add the remaining jar of marinara sauce. Top with 2 cups of shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Cover in foil and bake at 425°F (220°C) for 25 minutes or until the cheese is fully melted and the meatballs are fully cooked.
- Serve and garnish with parsley.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 238 calories, Carbohydrate 10 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 16 grams, Sugar 2 grams
SAUSAGE-CHEDDAR BALLS
This reinterpretation of meatballs combines breakfast sausage, cheddar cheese, and onion for a very flavorful holiday appetizer, enough for a crowd of hungry folks.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Appetizers
Yield Makes 45
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, salt, pepper, cayenne pepper, and baking powder. Add cheddar and toss to coat. Add sausage, onion, and butter. With your hands, mix until well combined and roll mixture into 1-inch balls. Place balls, 1/2 inch apart, on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake until balls are golden and cooked through, 25 minutes. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 143 g, Fat 10 g, Protein 6 g
Tips:
- Use lean ground sausage: This will help reduce the amount of fat in your meatballs. If you are using a higher-fat sausage, be sure to drain the excess fat before cooking.
- Add some bread crumbs or oatmeal: This will help bind the meatballs together and keep them from becoming too dry.
- Use a variety of seasonings: Don't be afraid to experiment with different herbs and spices to create a flavorful meatball. Some popular options include garlic, onion, parsley, oregano, and basil.
- Brown the meatballs before baking them: This will help to lock in the flavor and prevent them from becoming dry.
- Use a baking dish that is just large enough to hold the meatballs: This will help to prevent them from drying out.
- Bake the meatballs at a high temperature: This will help to brown them quickly and evenly.
- Serve the meatballs with your favorite sauce: Marinara sauce is a classic choice, but you can also try Alfredo sauce, barbecue sauce, or even a simple glaze.
Conclusion:
Cheesy sausage meatballs are a delicious and versatile dish that can be served as an appetizer, main course, or side dish. They are easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you are looking for a satisfying and flavorful meal, give cheesy sausage meatballs a try!
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