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Keto Sausage Balls Recipe {Low Carb}

Cheesy Keto Sausage Balls are as delicious as they are easy to make. These savory bites are packed with flavorful sausage and cheese, perfect for a low-carb breakfast, keto-friendly appetizer, or snack.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time17 minutes
Total Time32 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American, casual
Keyword: Keto Sausage Ball Recipe
Servings: 36
Calories: 89kcal
Author: Kasey Trenum

Ingredients

  • 1 lb breakfast sausage browned and drained (can use mild or hot)
  • 4 1/2 tablespoons of butter melted and cooled
  • 1/3 cup coconut flour
  • 2 tablespoons full fat sour cream
  • 4 eggs
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 cups sharp shredded cheddar cheese shredded

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 365°F degrees and either line a baking sheet with parchment paper or grease it.
  • Take the melted butter (if it's hot, cool it down by sticking the bowl in the fridge for about 10 minutes), your eggs, and sprinkle in a pinch of salt. Add the sour cream too. Give it all a good mix using a whisk or a fork until it's all nice and blended.
  • Next, grab the coconut flour and baking powder. Stir them into the mixture until it's just combined.
  • Now, it's time to add the sausage that you cooked earlier. Stir it into the mixture.
  • Sprinkle in the shredded cheese and give it a good stir. Pop your batter in the fridge for about 10 minutes. This will help them not to be too flat. The longer you refrigerate them, the puffier they will be. They don't bake the same as traditional sausage balls. Instead, they are more like "puffs" than round.
  • Drop batter by tightly packed spoonfuls on greased cookie sheet. I used a cookie scooper to keep them all uniform in shape.
  • Bake for 15-18 minutes or until the tops are slightly brown.

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Notes

Tips & Tricks
Prevent Overmixing: Mix the ingredients just enough to combine, as overmixing can make the sausage balls to be tough.
Chill the Mixture: Let the mixture chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes before shaping into balls. This makes it easier to handle and shape.
Use a Cookie Scoop: Using a cookie scoop or ice cream scoop makes portioning the mixture evenly and shaping the balls much easier.
Don't Overbake: Bake the sausage balls until they are golden brown and cooked through. Overbaking can result in dryness.
Variations to Keto Low Carb Sausage Balls:
  • This recipe calls for cheddar cheese, but you could swap it for another variety like Colby, Monterey Jack, Pepper Jack, or a combination of cheeses.
  • You can substitute cream cheese for the sour cream in this recipe. Both add a bit more moisture to the Keto Sausage Balls recipe.
  • Add veggies like chopped spinach, grated zucchini, or finely diced bell peppers.
  • Consider adding spices like garlic powder, onion powder, dried herbs like thyme or oregano, or even a pinch of red pepper flakes for some heat. Don't be afraid to experiment and adjust the flavors to your liking.
    Instead of using a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, you could use a mini muffin pan instead.
  • Use hot sausage instead of milk to add a little kick. 

Nutrition

Calories: 89kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.6g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 7g | Fiber: 0.3g