Cheesy Sausage Balls

 (Picture is from Syrup and Biscuits)

I made these the other day and omg, they were good. I had never thought to make anything like these before, but apparently these sausage things are huge in the Southern states of USA. I came across the recipe from the blog Syrup and Biscuits. I highly recommend you go and check out this blog, there are very yummo stuff on there.

Now I changed the recipe a little bit as we don't have bisquick (baking mix) here in Australia. I felt that these could have been a bit better if I had added some creamed corn. Next time I will. If you are wanting the original recipe then click on the link above.

Ingredients:

1 cups cheddar cheese, grated

1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese, grated

1 cup plain flour

1 tsp bi-carb

1 tsp salt

1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper, optional

2 tbs soy sauce

1/2 cup of cauliflower and pumpkin breadcrumbs*

2 tbs milk

2 Italian herb sausages deskinned, uncooked

*CAULIFLOWER AND PUMPKIN BREADCRUMBS

Take half a head of cauliflower and half a pumpkin and place in a food processor. Wizz until you have the consistency of breadcrumbs. You can place what you don't use in the freezer for another time.

Method:

1) In a large bowl add your cheese, flour, bi-carb, salt, cayenne and mix well.

2) Add sausages, soy sauce, cauliflower and pumpkin bread crumbs and milk to flour and cheese mix. 

3) Stir until all the ingredients are thoroughly mixed.

4) Make sure to spray your tray or put down grease proof paper. Then grab a small amount of mixture in your hands and roll into balls the size of walnuts. These don't spread too much, so you can place them 2.5cm apart then gently press down so they look a little like patties.

5) Place into the oven and bake for about 20 minutes at 200 degrees C. These are going to be very hot so let them sit on the sheet for a few minutes before eating.

 These are quick and easy to do and they freeze well. Next time I would add some creamed corn to give it a sweet flavour. They are great for school lunch boxes as well, if they aren't eaten too quickly. Try them out and tell me what you think!!!