Halal Sausage Cheese Balls (Printable)
Golden, spiced halal sausage and cheddar cheese bites that are easy to prepare and crowd-pleasing.
# What You'll Need:
→ Meats
01 - 1.1 pounds halal chicken or beef sausage meat, casing removed
→ Dairy
02 - 8.8 ounces shredded sharp cheddar cheese
→ Dry Ingredients
03 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
04 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
05 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
06 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
07 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
08 - 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
→ Other
09 - 1/4 cup milk
10 - 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
# How-To Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, combine the halal sausage meat, shredded cheddar cheese, flour, baking powder, salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper.
03 - Add the milk and parsley. Mix well using hands or a sturdy spoon until the mixture is evenly combined and holds together.
04 - Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions and roll into balls. Place them onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them 3/4 inch apart.
05 - Bake for 22–25 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
06 - Remove from oven and cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- These disappear faster than you can bake them, so I always double the batch
- The halal-friendly version means everyone at your party can enjoy them without worry
02 -
- Overmixing the dough makes them tough, so stop as soon as everything comes together
- The raw balls freeze beautifully, and I always keep a stash in my freezer for unexpected guests
03 -
- A cookie scoop ensures uniform sizing, which means even baking every single time
- Let the mixture rest for 5 minutes before shaping if it feels too sticky to handle