Be sure to serve these with a side of honey mustard sauce!
Ingredients
Sausage Balls
Spicy Ground Sausage– Sweet can be used as well. Cayenne Pepper Hot Sauce Cream Cheese Cheddar Cheese Baking Mix– Like Bisquick Fresh Parsley– Optional
Coca Cola Glaze
Coca Cola Brown Sugar Corn Starch
How to Make a Non-Spicy Version
-Omit the Cayenne and Hot Sauce -Use Sweet Sausage Instead of Spicy -Use Non-Spicy Cheese, like Cheddar
Make-Ahead Method
-Combine the sausage bite ingredients, roll into balls, and store in an airtight container in the fridge for 2 days. -You can also flash freeze the unbaked balls for 1 hour. Toss them into a freezer storage bag for up to 3 months. Let them defrost overnight prior to baking. -When you’re ready to bake them, simply place them on a greased baking sheet, bake as instructed, and prepare the Coca-Cola glaze as they bake!
Crock Pot Method
TIP: After preparing these, they can be immediately transferred to a Crock Pot and can be kept warm on low. You can also refrigerate them overnight and pop them into a Crock Pot on low the next day!
Storing Leftovers
-Leftovers should be kept in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days. -You can also freeze them for up to three months:
To reheat, bake the frozen sausage balls in a 300°F oven, covered, for about 15 minutes or so until heated through.
Other Appetizer Ideas
Perfect Fried Pickles White Cheddar Stuffed Mushrooms Sweet Cream Cheese Wontons Bacon Ranch Cheddar Cheese Ball Cowboy Queso Parmesan Crusted Tortellini Bites
