Description
Easy Italian Sausage Balls that Everyone Will Love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Italian sausage, casings removed
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the Italian sausage, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, almond flour, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using).
- Mix the ingredients together until well combined. You can use your hands for the best results.
- Scoop out about 1 tablespoon of the mixture and roll it into a ball. Place the ball on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining mixture, spacing the balls about 1 inch apart.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the sausage balls are golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, use hot Italian sausage instead of mild.
- You can add chopped fresh herbs like parsley or basil for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 balls
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg