Sausage Stuffing Balls
Savory sausage stuffing balls made with seasoned pork sausage, prepared stuffing, sharp cheddar cheese, fresh parsley, and egg. Baked until fully cooked with a golden-brown exterior, they offer a hearty combination of rich cheese, aromatic herbs, and classic poultry seasoning.
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Ingredients
- 3 cups sharp cheddar cheese freshly shredded
- 2 teaspoons poultry seasoning
- 1 large egg beaten
- 6 ounces stuffing mix prepared according to package directions
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley finely minced
- 1 pound bulk pork sausage
- Freshly ground black pepper as desired
- Kosher salt to taste
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Cover a baking sheet with parchment paper to keep the sausage balls from sticking and to simplify cleanup.
- Place the pork sausage, prepared stuffing mixture, shredded cheddar, finely chopped parsley, poultry seasoning, and beaten egg in a large mixing bowl. Add kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper according to taste.
- Thoroughly work the ingredients together until they are evenly incorporated and the mixture is uniform throughout.
- Portion the sausage mixture and roll each portion between your hands into a compact ball approximately the size of a golf ball. Press the mixture firmly enough for each ball to retain its shape.
- Arrange the formed balls on the parchment-lined baking sheet, leaving a small amount of space between each one.
- Transfer the baking sheet to the preheated oven and bake for approximately 25 minutes, or until the sausage stuffing balls are completely cooked through and their surfaces are golden brown.
- For a slightly deeper browned exterior, allow them to remain in the oven for an additional couple of minutes at the end of the baking period.
Notes
Sharp cheddar provides the strongest cheese flavor. Finely chopped fresh parsley and freshly ground black pepper provide the best flavor and distribution throughout the sausage mixture.