These Red Lobster Sausage Balls are made with their famous biscuit mix and have so much flavor. They’re the hit appetizer of any party and easy to make with only 6 ingredients. If you’re a fan of sausage and easy snacks, these sausage balls won’t disappoint.
One of the absolute best appetizers around the holiday season, you just can’t beat Red Lobster Sausage Balls! I’ve done them many ways over the years, even loving loaded sausage balls, but a friend turned me on to the Red Lobster biscuit mix method and I never looked back.
Perfect for any party or get together, all of your family and friends will absolutely love this recipe. They go perfect with any other appetizers, like your traditional snacks and food, or even our smoked bacon deviled eggs. Sausage balls are a staple at any gathering, and here’s how we do them!
Why You’ll Love this Recipe
- Easy to make. Anyone can make these quickly and they are always delicious.
- 6 ingredients. Can be found at the grocery store, keeping grocery shopping simple.
- Works for any occasion. Perfect appetizer to satisfy everyone. Who doesn’t love sausage!?
- Great make ahead appetizer. Works for any occasion and lasts a long time in the freezer.
Ingredients
- Red Lobster Biscuit Mix: The base mixture of the sausage balls that is seasoned perfectly with lots of flavor.
- Sausage: The star ingredient, we love a mild sausage for this recipe.
- Shredded sharp cheddar cheese: Adds cheesy goodness to every bite.
- Cream cheese: Our favorite ingredient that we added, it makes these moist and never dry or tough.
- Garlic powder: Adds a kiss of garlic in every bite.
- Kerry Gold Garlic Herb Butter: We brush this on at the end after the sausage balls are finished baking for a delicious finish.
How To Make Red Lobster Sausage Balls
- Step 1: Mix all ingredients until well combined.
- Step 2: I add the seasoning packet from the biscuit mix in as well the shredded cheese.
- Step 3: Form into balls and place on a baking sheet.
- Step 4: Cook at 350° for 25-26 min.
- Step 5: Melt garlic herb butter in microwave.
- Step 6: Brush on sausage balls as soon as they come out of the oven.
- Step 7: Enjoy!
Substitutions and Variations
- Any biscuit or pancake mix can be swapped out with the Red Lobster cheddar biscuits mix.
- Swap out the cheese. While cheddar is most common, any type of cheese can be used and the ratio can be altered to your liking.
Expert Tips
- For additional moisture, these can be put into an airtight container right after baking and left inside to cool. This will allow the steam to soak into the sausage balls, keeping them moist.
- Don’t make your sausage balls too large, keep them small enough for single serving use as a light appetizer.
- Do not forget the cream cheese, this is the secret to keeping the sausage balls moist.
Storage and Make-Ahead Instructions
These Sausage Balls can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge for a couple of days, or for longer storage they can be put in the freezer for up to 3 months. Make sure to keep this stored in a tightly sealed container for maximum freshness.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I substitute the cheddar bay biscuit mix with something else?
Yes! Other biscuit/pancake mixes will work as well.
What type of sausage is best for sausage balls?
Pork sausage is usually the best option, any brand of breakfast sausage works.
Can I assemble the sausage balls in advance?
Yes! Store in the fridge for up to 3-4 days or in the freezer for 2-3 months!
How do I keep my sausage balls from being too dry?
Brush with butter & seasoning mix right after baking to maintain moisture.
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- Smoked Ranch Dill Pickle Dip
- Crispy Pepperoni Hot Honey Bread
The Best Sausage Balls
Ingredients
- 11 oz Red Lobster Biscuit Mix
- 1 lb sausage
- 16 oz shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tsp pepper
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 stick Kerry Gold Garlic Herb
- Butter to brush on top
- 8 oz cream cheese
Instructions
- Mix all ingredients until well combined. I add the seasoning packet from the biscuit mix in as well.
- Form into balls and place on a baking sheet.
- Cook at 350° for 25-26 min.
- Melt garlic herb butter in microwave.
- Brush on sausage balls as soon as they come out of the oven. Enjoy!
Absolutely love these and I think that Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuit mix just took it over the top. Thanks for all the great recipes and yes, I can eat my weight in these very easily 😆.
So easy to do, thank you!
In your video, you add the seasoning packet to the sausage mixture, not with the Kerry Gold at the end, as your written recipe states. I’m thinking the video is the best way.?
I fixed it! Either way works but I prefer to put with the mix bc seems to always be a little butter left after brushing.
How many does 1 recipe make. I would like to make them for a church brunch . Need to know the count.
Thank You
Bev Meek
40-50 depending on how big you roll them.
I was able to get 54 balls
What about the cream cheese?
I don’t put cream cheese in this recipe…
The ingredient list says 8oz cream cheese
Yes, I have edited the recipe after trying cream cheese in it. Tells that in the summary at the top!
He uses it.
Hands down…best sausage balls EVER!!
Thank you! 🙌
The best
Thanks!
They look delicious and I can’t wait to try them. Thank you for sharing.
Hope you enjoy!
What does DEF mean at the end of the recipe
Definitely
These were delicious!!!
What type of sausage did you use?
Whatever is on sale typically. Jake’s fresh is prob my fave though if available.
Delicious!!
THIS LOOKS YUMMY. MY FAMILY LOVES THESE.THANKS FOR THIS GREAT RECIPE.
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In your verbal instructions you mix the seasoning packet with the meat mixture, in the written instructions you say mix the packet with the butter and brush on after backing. Which do you prefer?
Either/or! I corrected it. I prob prefer in mix bc there always seems to be a little butter left after brushing.
Trying these for the weekend Super Bowl party, will let you know the outcome.
Hope you enjoy!
What do you recommend as a great flavorful dipping sauce for these?
We eat them like they are but if prob make some country gravy if I was gonna dip them in something.
Could you add diced bell pepper and onion to these?🙃
For sure! I might cook em down to soften a little before mixing in.
Killer recipe, just made a batch now. It made quite a few of them, which is fine by me. 😀
Best way to keep them warm
I’d prob cover with foil and put in oven at 170 until ready to serve.
I told my husband I’d make these for SSS. Something different.
I’ve been trying to come up with a great recipe for Super Bowl Sunday and just came across your video on Facebook. I can’t thank you enough. Now I just need to figure out a couple more ideas and I will be set. Thank you for sharing your recipe!
I have several appetizer recipes!
Sure look and sound wonderful ! ! Going to make for sure with baby c-pot of country gravy …. Yum. Yum.
What could I substitute for the biscuit mix, been to four different places and it’s empty on the shelf and I really don’t want to go out running around anymore in this freezing weather 😊
Use around 1.5 cups Bisquick instead.
I was just looking for this answer – thanks! These are on the table come Sunday!
Can you make these in advance and then just warm up to add butter next day?
Yes, that works!
How much of the Kosmos Q do you add to the mixture? If you’re eyeballing it, take a guess please.
I’m trying these tomorrow!
I honestly cannot tell you. I just sprinkled some in each cracker. Prob a couple of tablespoons total? 🤷🏻♂️
Matt,
Cracker? This recipe is for Sausage Balls…..
Followed the recipe, doubled everything for a larger group. Amazing, everyone loved them. You were right about not needing much salt, but I absolutely went to town on other seasonings, and they were a huge hit. Definitely making these again, thank you so much!
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Will these become soggy after a while if I brush the butter on them an hour before a party tonight?
No, that should be fine.
What sauce do you dip your sausage balls in?
We just eat them as they are!
These are in the Super Bowl menu. Can’t wait to try them.
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so what is every body dipping these sausage balls in ? ranch ? sour cream ? BBQ sauce ? honey mustard ?
We just eat them as they are!
Can you freeze these, then bake from frozen?
I love sausage balls, and these look amazing!
I’ve never frozen them before. I feel like they would do fine, though.
I accidentally put the garlic butter in the sausage balls but they’re really good! Just had to bake for a few minutes longer.
Love your recipe!! I like to mix 1/2 regular & 1/2 hot sausage. I think this gives it a little extra kick. The cream cheese takes it to the next level!
Delicious
My husband and I made this recipe and ate ALL of them within 24 hours!! We even used 2 pks of sausage, one hot and one mild. Best sausage balls ever!!!! ♥️♥️♥️
I’m trying these tonight the only difference is Italian seasoning in the butter to rub on the top.