Introducing our bite-sized macro-friendly Chicken Sausage Cheese Balls. Made with 97% lean ground chicken, shredded cheddar, and a healthy biscuit mix, these bite-size sausage balls are a nutritious and flavorful addition to any lunch or dinner spreads at family gatherings or on the go snack. Quick and easy, they take just 20 minutes to bake, offering a simple and healthier finger food option that’s sure to be a crowd-pleaser! Discover more recipes like this in our cookbook.
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Recipe for Chicken Sausage Cheese Balls
Ingredients
- 1 lb 97% Lean Ground Chicken
- 6 oz (168g) Freshly Shredded Cheddar
- 1 1/2 C (180g) All Purpose Flour
- 2 Tbsp (24g) Swerve Granular (or a granulated sugar substitute)
- 2 Tbsp (24g) Swerve Brown (or a brown sugar substitute)
- 1/2 Tbsp Baking Powder
- 2 tsp Black Pepper
- 1 tsp Kosher Salt
- 1 tsp Smoked Paprika
- 1/2-1 tsp Crushed Red Pepper
- 1/2 tsp Allspice
- 1/2 tsp Sage
Method
- Preheat oven to 350F.
- Mix the dry ingredients in a large bowl with a spatula or stand mixer with a paddle attachment.
- Add the ground chicken and cheese to the dry ingredients.
- Mix until little to no dry ingredients remain. Use a spatula or your hands to fully incorporate any remaining dry ingredients.
- Use your hands or a small scooper to form balls with the mixture and place them on a wire rack over a baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-22 minutes or until the chicken sausage balls reach an internal temperature of 165F. (If you make larger or smaller sized balls, the cooking time may differ.)
- Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition
Servings:
26
Calories:
69kcal
Total Fat:
3g
Total Carbohydrates:
5g
Protein:
6g
