These Cheesy Keto Sausage Balls are a crowd favorite. Made without any nut flours, these low carb sausage balls have tons of flavor with only 1 carb per ball!
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Before I started on the keto diet I was not a huge fan of breakfast food. Even as a little girl I just wasn't a huge fan of the "typical" breakfast... unless it was the tiny little silver dollar pancakes my Dad used to make.
However, since starting keto I have come to love breakfast foods - even at the weirdest time of the day.
That is mostly because of my recent obsession - these Keto Sausage Balls. Even better - they only take five ingredients! Can't beat that!
Now, I have seen recipes for these before - but they always used almond flour or coconut flour.
Not only do I think those two flours significantly dry out these little bites of heaven but have you looked at the carb count on some of those?! Sheesh. No thanks.
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I was determined to come up with a Low Carb Sausage Balls Recipe that was lower in carbs than what I had found... and I am excited to say - I did it!
These little balls are so incredibly easy to make - and have a fraction of the carbs! By using grated parmesan instead of nut flours I have brought the carbs down while taking the flavor way up!
MACROS:
When I scanned everything into CarbManager - my favorite keto diet app - it came up that each one of these delicious little sausage balls has just one net carb!
The entire recipe makes 24 sausage balls, so I just choose how many I want to eat and voila! Counting carbs doesn't get much easier than that!
Not to mention these little guys stay moist when nut flours can easily dry them out. It is a total win-win!
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The hardest part about these... is not eating every single one of them!
NOTES:
If you use freshly grated cheese, it may pool at the bottom of the sausage ball. Simply let it cool a few minutes before lifting off the cookie sheet.
Keto Sausage Balls
Cheesy Keto Sausage Balls
Your favorite sausage balls - without all of the carbs! These Cheesy Keto Sausage Balls are a crowd favorite. Made without any nut flours, these low carb sausage balls have tons of flavor with only 1 carb per ball!
Ingredients
- 1 pkg breakfast sausage
- 1 cup sharp cheddar, shredded
- 1 cup mild cheddar, shredded
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan
- 1 egg
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350*
- Using your hands, mix all ingredients together in a large bowl.
- Using a spoon, scoop out mixture and roll in to 1" balls.
- Place on a parchment paper or foiled cookie sheet about 1" apart.
- Bake at 350* for about 15 minutes or until done throughout. Tops will start to brown and look dry.
- Let cool and enjoy!
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
24Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 53Total Fat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 110mgCarbohydrates: 1gFiber: 0gSugar: 0gProtein: 3g
Nutrition calculations based on exact ingredients used and may vary between brands. Macros have been calculated using the CarbManager App. For exact macro measurements, always calculate your own macros using the exact ingredients that you use.
Becky says
I have a question. Do you use fresh grated Parmesan or the powder stuff in the green can?
Moscato Mom says
I have done it with both - I find the green can stuff tastes best.
Ed in Saline says
I bought the shredded parm from Costco - Then I poured it on a cutting board and cut it down into smaller pieces. It wored great. The stuff in the green can often has fillers in it besides parm. The costco stuff is pure cheese. Look at the ingredient list on the parm container to see if it has extra stuff. I found an off-brand that had filler - not sure about name brand though.
Alex S. says
Use the fresh! I use a food processor or the Magic Bullet to really get it grated down to powder-like texture. The green stuff in the can, just like pre-shredded cheese from the store, has added potato starch and preservatives which bump up the carb count and sodium. It's a little more work, but worth the taste and health value to shred/grate it yourself!
MimiDebi says
I used the stuff in a can and it worked!
Rebecca says
I have made these for my family many times and they are always a huge hit! There are NEVER any leftover! I use a small cookie scoop to get them all the same size and then roll them a little bit to make a ball. Yummy!
Bettina says
I just started following the keto plan this week and came across your recipes on Pinterest. I made these tonight and they are delicious! I made them small and got 34 out of the recip and I can’t wait to enjoy them during my day tomorrow. Yum!
Mary says
Great recipe! I’m trying it right now. I usually substitute crushed pork rinds for the almond flour. I think your recipe will be even better! Thank you.☺️
cynthia says
good idea!!!!
Karen says
Trying these now . Before I used almond flour .
Denise says
tried the recipe tonight as a possible appetizer to bring to a pot luck next week.
Yummy...the family gobbled them up (I was hoping to have some for lunch tomorrow )...
now to figure out a dipping sauce that's Keto
Shann says
Spicy mustard
Monica says
Flaxseed meal and baking powder work really good in sausage balls. This lowers the carb count and you get some fiber.
KdonnRN says
Did anyone have a problem with the cheese melting out?
Debra Overman says
Yep, my cheese pooled at the bottom of the sausage balls. Great taste but wish I could prevent the cheese from melting out of the ball. I grated both the parmesan and cheddar cheeses.
Linda says
Thanks for this! So hard to find one without ANY type of flour.
Milissa says
I’ve been doing KETO for 8 weeks now, and thankfully came across your recipe! LOVE, LOVE, LOVE these bite size rounds of deliciousness! My 4th batch is in the oven now! I even made them for my tennis league ladies, last week, and they were a huge hit and every last one was eaten! Thanks for sharing!
Jess says
I dont know what I did wrong the cheese melted all over the bottom of the pan?
Moscato Mom says
Was it pre-grated cheese or did you grate it? I have found different brands of pre-grated seem to melt more than others. When *I* grate it, it gets REALLY melty. So probably nothing wrong - just the type of cheese.
Rita says
I made these today and liked them much better than the ones made with Bisquick. I added a few dashes of hot sauce. This is a keeper! Thanks for sharing!
Rose says
Can i use the sausage in the tube instead of the said package?
Moscato Mom says
You sure can - I always use the tube 🙂
Dana says
These were amazing! Thank you for posting a recipe without almond flour. Almonds and I do not get along and these were perfect.
Annette says
Making them now!! Been looking for a recipe that's keto...Thank You.
Kandace Miller says
The video shows you adding a block of cream cheese also yet it's not listed in the Ingredients. Is it supposed to have cream cheese also? Thanks these are definitely in gonna stay in my rotation.
Moscato Mom says
Ha - that was actually my error. I have made it with and without - I prefer without. They have a stronger flavor without, but with they are a bit creamy. Total preference - but make sure to calculate the macros if you are keto. 🙂 (my calculations are without - the video was an error and has been updated)
Rob says
OK, Capt. Simple here, one package of breakfast sausage. How many ounces would that be? Since I have seen breakfast sausage in 8, 12 and 16 ounce sizes.
Moscato Mom says
Sorry - the 1 lb / 16 ounce size.
Lynsey Thomas says
I’m making these tomorrow to snack on while I do a 7 day carnivore diet. Also, I got excited because my name is Lynsey too and I think I’ve only ever met like one other person who spells it this way! So yay!
Moscato Mom says
YAY! I love meeting other Lynsey's!!
Amy says
Have you ever tried these in the air fryer? If so. What temp and time?
Moscato Mom says
I haven't - but I will! Great idea!
Suki says
Made these into an evening meal by adding oregano and chili flakes, doubled the size of the balls and cooked longer (basically, “nearly” double the time until the pork was completely done..flipped them halfway through and just kept checking), and served with a fresh salad. They were gone nearly before I could sit down. Family loved them....I am sure they are fab on their own as above, I just wanted to spice it up and change up for dinner since we seem to eat the same foods all of the time. Definitely a good base cheese sausage ball recipe.
Lori says
I have made these before and they were delicious! I want to make ahead for Christmas Eve...... how long do you think they will stay fresh in fridge and/or can they be frozen before/after cooking? Would appreciate any other suggestions to avoid having to make these from scratch on Christmas Eve.
Thanks!
Moscato Mom says
Hey Lori! Absolutely you can freeze them or they stay good in the refrigerator about 3 days. I reheat them by wrapping or covering in a damp paper towel and microwaving for about 30 seconds.