This page requires that scripting be enabled in your browser to function properly. If you need help enabling scripting, please vist our
technical FAQ page.

READY IN 25 mins

Cannon Balls

Read Reviews (11)

"Spicy pork sausage and Cheddar cheese provide a taste explosion in these easy to make little baked balls." — CJROGERS

Ingredients Edit and Save

Watch video tips and tricks

Cookie Balls

Sweet and Sour Meatballs

How to Make Swedish Meatballs

Rice Balls a la Tim

Cocktail Meatballs

The Best Meatballs

Sausage Balls

Spicy Orange Bison Balls

Swedish Meatballs

Original recipe makes 6 cups Change Servings

1 pound fresh, ground spicy pork sausage
1 (16 ounce) package shredded Cheddar cheese

2 cups baking mix

Check All Add to Shopping List

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
In a large, deep skillet, crumble the sausage and cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain well.
In a medium bowl, stir together the sausage, Cheddar cheese and baking mix. Form the mixture into 1 1/2 inch balls and arrange on a large ungreased cookie sheet.
Bake in the preheated oven 10 to 15 minutes, or until cheese is bubbly and baking mix is golden brown.

Kitchen-Friendly View

PREP 5 mins
COOK 20 mins
READY IN 25 mins

ADVERTISE WITH US

Brought these to a party and they were the "joke" of the party. But.......at the end of the party, they were all gone! So someone must've loved them! Oh, to prevent the dryness that others mentioned, i didn't drain all the sausage grease, that seemed to keep them "moist".

—CNOWYCKYJ

See full review »

Most Helpful Critical Review

Jan 25, 2004

This is a recipe for sausage balls but for some reason it was changed. You don't cook the sausage first. If you mix the ingredients raw, they come out fantastic!

—MNKYGRRRL

See full review »

13 Ratings

Jan 25, 2004

These aren't dry at all if you don't brown the sausage before you cook them in the oven. Just let the sausage get room temperature and mix with the other ingredients and it will completely cook in the oven. Makes a big difference!!!

—RFKILGORE

See full review »

Dec 20, 2004

I just want to offer some advice...This is the same recipe I use to make sausage balls and the directions are all wrong. You are NOT supposed to cook the sausage first!!! I'm not surprised so many people had such poor results!!

—JHARGROVE

See full review »

Jan 25, 2004

They were a bit dry.

—ALIEMLY

See full review »

Jan 25, 2004

my cooked meat would not stick together with other ingredients. there are comparable recipies where you do not cook meat first that worked out better for me.

—CALLY4

See full review »

Jan 25, 2004

I liked this recipe, but it is not for those who fear heartburn. Make sure not to overcook the sausage, it makes all the difference.

—NERRAUX

See full review »

Jan 25, 2004

Excellent for parties! Very easy to make, however, the mixture is decieving at first. I didn't think it would hold together in balls, but you just have to kinda squeeze them together. I had 2,5,&6 yr old helpers. The balls were a great hit with everyone!

—DAWNBDK

See full review »

Rate This Recipe

Edit

Glad you liked it! Your friends will, too:

Did you tweak the recipe? Edit and save your own version of it!

Edit this recipe

More Recipes Like This See all

Easy Sausage Cheese Balls

Donna's 123 Sausage Balls

Sausage Balls

Sausage Cheese Balls

Sausage Balls III

Sausage Balls II

Whiz Sausage Balls

Maple Sausage Balls

Appetizer Sausage Balls in Blankets

Sausage Sauerkraut Balls

ADVERTISE WITH US

Nutrition

Calories
82 kcal
4%

Carbohydrates
3.3 g
1%

Cholesterol
15 mg
5%

Fat
5.9 g
9%

Fiber
0.1 g
< 1%

Protein
4 g
8%

Sodium
205 mg
8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Cannon Balls

Serving Size: 1/48 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 48
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 82
Calories from Fat: 53

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5.9g 9 %
Saturated Fat 2.9g 14 %
Cholesterol 15mg 5 %
Sodium 205mg 8 %
Potassium 39mg 1 %
Total Carbohydrates 3.3g 1 %
Dietary Fiber 0.1g < 1 %
Protein 4g 8 %
** Sugars 0.1g
Vitamin A 2 %
Vitamin C < 1 %
Calcium 10 %
Iron 3 %
** Thiamin 5 %
Niacin 9 %
** Vitamin B6 2 %
** Magnesium 1 %
** Folate 1 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.