Reviewed: Oct. 23, 2009

Don't use the pork and bacon sausage for this. It is all I had on hand, and maybe that is why we didn't care for these. I'm not sure that I would like any other sausage either since we didn't care for the greasey feeling either.

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Reviewed: Nov. 18, 2008

My mom has made sausage balls all my life, but I wanted something different to prepare for my own potluck. This recipe was a delightful twist on a favorite. I cut back the amount of cheese (didn't measure, sorry). When the balls were done, it seemed the 2 cups of mix dried out the balls and overpowered the maple flavor. So, I brushed maple syrup over the balls after the baking was done. That did the trick because there were none left! Next time, I'll cut back the pancake mix like another reviewer suggested.

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sunshyne1922

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Reviewed: Feb. 3, 2008

We used Jimmy Dean sausage and homemade biscuit mix. Did not much care for the maple flavor.

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mozzie72

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Living In: Bethpage, Tennessee, USA

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Reviewed: Jan. 1, 2008

These are a hit! I grease the baking sheet and cook less time than suggested.

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Reviewed: Dec. 7, 2007

These turned out ok, but I did add a bit of milk and an egg to make the balls stick together. I browned the sausage first too, to cut down on the fat, so I'm sure that made them much more dry when I mixed them. There also was a bit of an aftertaste that bothered some in the family. Next time I will add a bit more flavor, some salt, onion or such to really give them a bit more punch.

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MHOEFFER

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Reviewed: Nov. 15, 2006

I thought these were great, and I don't tend to like sweet sausage...

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Rhonda Brock Fuller

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Living In: Empire, Alabama, USA

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Reviewed: Apr. 28, 2005

I love sausage, and was really excited to make these. To my dismay they turned out really greasy. We really didn't care for them and I won't be making again. Sorry! :(

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Reviewed: Jan. 11, 2005

I always read the reviews before I make a recipe from this wonderful site. I agree with using a lot of "elbow grease". They were good, but the next time I will use half the baking mix. It did over-power the maple flavor and made them a bit on the dry side. So we dip them in maple syrup as we ate them. Maybe add pure maple syrup to moisten them in the mix and a little onion powder. All in all, my husband like them and I will definately make them again. Easy recipe!! Thanks for sharing. (I wonder what Italian sausage would taste like using this recipe?)

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D'Borah

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Reviewed: Jan. 2, 2005

Very good. A little maple twist on the old classic.

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Kimberly

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Reviewed: Dec. 31, 2004

Excellent! Everyone loved them even the ones I over cooked. I made a few changes from the reviews I read prior to making them. I used only 1 cup of Pioneer fat-free pancake mix, a roll of Jimmy Dean 50% less fat sausage, 3/4 cup of Kraft fat-free shredded cheese and a 1/3 cup chopped onions. I mixed them in my kitchen aide and they mixed well and easy. I've made them 3 times since Christmas Eve. Boy are they good and healthy this way

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Robin Gail

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Reviewed: Dec. 22, 2004

Awesomely awesome. Added some pepper and a pinch of tabasco sauce for the zing the male members of my family like, and for my second batch added some maple syrup and a pinch of brown sugar to sweeten the flavor for the girls. Of course, with the delicious core recipe, both sexes loved BOTH flavors. Kudos to sticking with the basics!

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Reviewed: Dec. 14, 2004

This was really good. I used about 1 1/3 pounds regular sausage with 2 Tbsp. real maple syrup. I will be making these again! My kids couldn't eat them fast enough. ***Note: These are so much better with a butter-based biscuit mix!

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Reviewed: Jun. 13, 2004

These were dry & very boring. The maple flavoring didn't come through. I also thought they were tough, maybe do to the elbow grease needed to mix everything together. I found using my hands (gloved) to mix everything up was easier. Won't make these again - too bland & tough.

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CINDY3539

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Home Town: Hinckley, Ohio, USA

Living In: Holiday, Florida, USA

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Reviewed: Jan. 8, 2004

These were good but I thought the baking mix made them a little dry and overwhelmed the sausage a little in taste. I think next time, I will cut the mix back to 1-1/2 cups. Be prepared to use a little "elbow" getting this all mixed up. I made about 72 balls and baked them on a cooling rack, sprayed with a little oil, over top of a cookie sheet with foil. All the grease dripped down and it made the clean up a snap.

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BABSKITCHEN

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Living In: Cleveland, Ohio, USA

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Reviewed: Jan. 3, 2004

I had to alter this a bit, as I only had a 12 oz roll of maple sausage on hand. I used 2 cups of cheddar, slightly pressed down and 1 1/2 cups Bisquick, and then I sprinkled some water in while I was mixing, toward the end. I handed one to my husband while he was watching a movie and he flipped. Said that he didn't have any idea what I had just given him but it was a "wow!". I am pretty cautious about pork, so I did bake it 10 minutes longer - and I did start with raw in the mix.

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Julie

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Reviewed: Dec. 31, 2003

These were great and the maple sausage definitely adds the best flavor.

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Chelle

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Reviewed: Dec. 24, 2003

My husband and I could not stop eating these! They are absolutely delicious! I was skeptical of the maple/sweet flavor to the sausage, but it turned out great!

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Reviewed: May 25, 2003

These are the best sausage balls I have ever tasted! The maple in the sausage is definitely the key ingredient. It does take a little work in getting it all mixed up, but it is well worth the elbow grease. I have made these 4 times since the new year. Thanks so much, Katherine, for sharing such an enjoyable and simple recipe!

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Leah

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Reviewed: Jan. 1, 2003

SOO easy to make, and a great hit! This has become a new staple of parties & potlucks! :)

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Reviewed: Jan. 1, 2003

I have used this recipe close to 10 times since I found it at Thanksgiving. The slight sweetness from the maple sausage is wonderful with a sharp cheddar cheese. My four year old, whom eats like bird, absolutely loves them!! Easy to make...I highly recommend them!

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