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A white bowl filled with small, round sausage balls containing visible bits of red and green peppers, set on a white surface with a white cloth partially visible in the corner.

Southern Pimento Cheese Sausage Balls

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Pimento cheese sausage balls are a savory, creamy, and satisfying appetizer that’s quick and easy to make. With just four ingredients, they’re perfect for church potlucks, game day snacks, or cozy weekend hosting. Enjoy their cheesy flavor and golden crisp edges as a crowd-pleasing bite everyone will love.
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Keyword cheesy, crispy, easy to make, savory
Servings 50 sausage balls
Calories 75
Author Gina Dickson

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground pork sausage mild or spicy
  • 2 ½ cups baking mix all-purpose, such as Bisquick Original Pancake & Baking Mix
  • 1 ½ cups pimiento cheese
  • 2 tablespoons green onions minced into small pieces, the green and white part of the onion

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

Mix the Ingredients and Shape Balls

  • In a large bowl, combine ground pork sausage, baking mix, pimiento cheese, and minced green onions. Use your hands to mix until everything is fully combined. (Tip: Let the sausage sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before mixing, this makes it easier to blend. I like to use kitchen gloves for this step)
    1 pound ground pork sausage, 2 ½ cups baking mix, 1 ½ cups pimiento cheese, 2 tablespoons green onions
    A mixing bowl containing ground meat, chopped green onions, shredded cheese with red bits, and flour, all separated into sections, ready to be mixed together.
  • Roll the mixture into 1-inch balls. You should get about 50.
  • Place the raw sausage balls evenly spaced on the parchment lined baking sheets.
    A bowl of raw meat mixture with chopped vegetables sits next to a baking tray lined with parchment paper, holding evenly spaced, uncooked meatballs.

Bake

  • Bake for 14 to 17 minutes, or until the sausage balls are lightly golden and feel firm to the touch.

Cool and Serve

  • Remove the sausage balls to paper towels and all to cool for 10 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

Storage and Reheating Instructions
  • Storage: Place cooled sausage balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
  • Freezing: Freeze uncooked sausage balls in a single layer on a baking sheet. Once frozen, transfer to a zip-top freezer bag. They’ll keep for 3 months.
  • Reheating: Reheat in a 350°F oven for 8 to 10 minutes or microwave for 30 seconds per 3 balls. From frozen, add 5 extra minutes in the oven.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sausage ball | Calories: 75kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 208mg | Potassium: 33mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 74IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 0.3mg
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