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Breakfast Sausage and Cheese Balls

Makes 15 sausage balls

Enjoy these easy and delicious breakfast cheese and sausage balls! They are perfect for a quick breakfast, brunch, or even as a snack.

Easy Breakfast Cheese and Sausage Balls Ingredients:

– 1 can of Pillsbury buttermilk biscuits

– 6 links of chicken sausage, cooked and sliced into circles

– 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded

– 2 tablespoons butter, melted

Instructions:

1. **Preheat the Oven:**

– Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. **Prepare the Biscuits:**

– Open the can of Pillsbury buttermilk biscuits. – Separate each biscuit and lay them out on a cutting board.

3. **Prepare the Sausage:**

– Slice the cooked chicken sausage links into small circles.

4. **Assemble the Balls:**

– Place a few slices of sausage and a bit of shredded mozzarella cheese in the center of each biscuit.

– Fold the biscuit dough around the sausage and cheese, forming a small ball.

– Pinch the seams of the dough to seal the balls completely.

5. **Brush with Butter:**

– Brush each ball with melted butter on top and bottom to ensure they get a golden, crispy exterior.

6. **Bake:**

– Place the sausage balls on a baking sheet, ensuring they are spaced out to prevent sticking.

– Bake in the preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 20 to 30 minutes, or until the biscuits are golden brown and cooked through.

7. **Serve:**

– Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.

Tips: – **Add Bacon**:

Incorporate crumbled cooked bacon into the filling for extra flavor.

– **Leftover Sausage**: Use any leftover sausage you may have from previous meals. Just make sure it’s cooked thoroughly.

– **Add Eggs**:

You can add scrambled eggs into the filling to make the balls even more hearty and breakfast-appropriate.

– **Cheese Varieties**:

Experiment with different types of cheese like cheddar, pepper jack, or gouda for a unique twist.

– **Seasoning**: Add a sprinkle of your favorite herbs or spices, such as garlic powder, onion powder, or Italian seasoning, to the sausage and cheese mixture.

Enjoy these versatile and easy-to-make breakfast cheese and sausage balls that you can easily customize to your taste!