Recipe courtesy of Michael Voltaggio
My Mom's Holiday Sausage Holiday Balls
- Level: Easy
- Yield: 6 to 8 servings
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Serving Size
- 1 of 8 servings
- Calories
- 481
- Total Fat
- 23
- Saturated Fat
- 8
- Carbohydrates
- 50
- Dietary Fiber
- 3
- Sugar
- 9
- Protein
- 19
- Cholesterol
- 57
- Sodium
- 1256
- Total: 55 min
- Active: 25 min
Ingredients
Applesauce:
4 Granny Smith apples
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
Sausage Balls:
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 pound ground pork sausage
4 cups grated sharp Cheddar
3 cups instant pancake mix
2 tablespoons minced fresh chives
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Directions
- For the applesauce: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- Peel the apples, then thinly slice around the core. Place in a microwave-safe bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Microwave until the apples are tender, about 5 minutes. Place in a blender with the butter and puree. Set aside.
- For the sausage balls: Grease a rimmed baking sheet with the oil. Combine the sausage, cheese, pancake mix, chives, a big pinch of salt and a few grinds of black pepper in a large bowl and mix well. Roll into 1 1/2-inch balls (about the size of a Ping-Pong ball). Place on the prepared baking sheet in an even layer, leaving 1 inch between balls. Bake until cooked through and browned, 20 to 25 minutes. Serve with the applesauce.