Gluten-Free Sausage Balls - The Defined Dish Recipes (2024)

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Sausage balls. Have you ever heard of them?

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If you are from the South, there is a strong chance you have and grew up eating them around the holidays and at any potluck. Personally, I grew up eating them at my best friend Lindy’s house. Her dad, Coach Davis, was also one of my track coaches in high school. He would always make us his famous “sausage balls” when we went over to their house for breakfast and I could still eat a whole batch of them myself.

I’m not certain of Coach Davis’s exact recipe (so if you’re reading this Coach, don’t get angry) but I am pretty sure it contained the following ingredients: Bisquick, pork sausage, milk and cheese. There were likely a few other ingredients in there, but from my food-loving memory, that’s how Coach made them and they were absolutely delicious.

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Because this recipe was a childhood favorite of mine, I wanted to recreate it using healthier, cleaner ingredients for my kiddos and I had some fun throughout the process! While these Gluten-Free Sausage Balls aren’t paleo or Whole30, as I am pretty sure if I even tried to make them Whole30 they’d be considered SWYPO and against the rules. Plus, when I did try to make them using paleo flours, they got way too dense and just didn’t taste quite right. Recreating them as healthy as possible, while still keeping their true flavors that I grew up eating, was important to me so I ended up choosing (after countless attempts) Bob’s Red Mill 1:1 Gluten-Free Flour and I am so happy with how they turned out. I highly recommend making these at the beginning of the week to have a grab-and-go breakfast or even as a make-ahead appetizer or side dish for a Thanksgiving or holiday party coming up.

For a dairy-free and gluten-free version, these Gluten-Free Sausage Balls are truly fantastic! The flavors brought back so many fond memories of my childhood friends and spending time with their families. I was so lucky to have friends with families that were so kind and generous to me growing up! I hope these bring back similar memories for those who grew up eating them as well.

For another gluten-free breakfast idea, try my Gluten-Free Ham and Cheese Quiche!

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Gluten-Free and Dairy-Free Sausage Balls

Prep: 15 minutes mins

Cook: 15 minutes mins

Total: 30 minutes mins

Servings: 4 people

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cups Bob's Red Mill 1 to 1 Gluten-Free Flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 2 tbsp nutritional yeast (you can sub 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese)
  • 1.5 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves, finely chopped about 5 sprigs
  • 4 tbsp ghee (melted and cooled slightly) (to keep Dairy Free, sub vegan butter)
  • 1 lb bulk pork breakfast sausage
  • 1 large egg, whisked
  • 1/2 cup nutpods original dairy-free creamer (you can sub whole milk here)
  • 1 tsp dijon mustard

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the gluten-free baking flour, baking powder, salt, nutritional yeast, baking soda, thyme and melted ghee. Stir until it turns into a crumbly, dough-like texture.

  • Using your hands, add the pork sausage into the bowl by breaking into smaller pieces. Continue to use your hands to work the pork into the flour mixture until evenly combined.

  • In a small bowl, whisk together the egg, creamer and dijon until well combined. Pour into the sausage mixture. Using the back of a fork, work the contents in the bowl (by stirring and mashing) until they are well combined.

  • Using a small cookie scoop (about 1 tbsp) drop sausage ball mixture onto the prepared baking sheet. Using damp hands, go back through and roll into balls.

  • Place in the preheated oven and cook until the pork is cooked through, about 15 minutes.

  • Remove from oven and enjoy!

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Additional Info

Author: Alex Snodgrass

Servings: 4 people

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FAQs

Why do my sausage balls flatten out? ›

Why did my sausage balls turn out flat? This could be due to the use of pre-shredded cheese or not mixing the ingredients well. Make sure to use freshly shredded cheese and mix the ingredients thoroughly for best results.

Is Bob Evans sausage gluten free? ›

Bob Evans – All except for Big Farm Original Pork Sausage Links and Hot Sausage Patties are listed on Bob Evans' gluten-free list. Farmland Foods – According to a company customer service representative, Farmland does label some products gluten-free.

What spaghetti sauce is gluten-free? ›

Barilla. All seven Barilla tomato-based sauces are considered gluten-free (to less than 20 parts per million). Flavors include Marinara, Fire-Roasted Marinara, Parmesan & Pecorino, Tomato & Basil, Savory Herb, Roasted Garlic, and Traditional.

What is missing in gluten-free sausages? ›

Sadly, even big brand sausages that have been certified as gluten free may still contain other allergens, sugar, artificial preservatives or other inflammatory ingredients. This means even sausage made without even a trace of gluten may not be healthy sausages.

Do you have to refrigerate sausage balls before cooking? ›

Of course, when you purchase properly packed sausage balls they will be safe in the refrigerator for a few days and up to a month in the freezer. It is a good idea to cook them while they are still fresh for optimum freshness and flavor. Cooked sausage balls can be kept for up to 3 to 4 days.

Why are my sausage balls so dry? ›

Why are my sausage balls so dry? Sausage balls can dry out if there is too much Bisquick mix in the sausage mixture or if the sausage balls were not mixed well enough. You can try adding a little bit of milk if the mixture still seems too dry. But be careful not to add too much liquid.

Can sausage balls be a little pink? ›

Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center and browned on the outside, 25 to 30 minutes. Enjoy!

Is ketchup gluten-free? ›

Ketchup doesn't contain wheat, barley, or rye. As such, it's a naturally gluten-free product. However, some brands may use wheat-derived vinegar or produce their ketchup in a facility that manufactures other gluten-containing foods, which may contaminate it.

Is oatmeal gluten-free? ›

Yes, pure, uncontaminated oats are gluten-free. The U. S. Food and Drug Administration considers oats a gluten-free grain under its gluten-free labeling regulations and only requires that packaged products with oats as an ingredient contain less than 20 parts per million of gluten overall.

Are hot dogs gluten-free? ›

If you're particularly sensitive to trace gluten, you may want to consider sticking with Dietz & Watson's hot dogs or Sabrett's hot dogs, both of which are certified. Otherwise, you should be fine with any of the gluten-free hot dog makers on this list. Pick up some gluten-free hot dog buns and enjoy.

How to keep sausage balls from burning on the bottom? ›

1) Line the baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat (Silpat) to create a barrier between the sausage balls and the direct heat of the baking sheet. If you're not using parchment paper or a baking mat, lightly grease the baking sheet to prevent sticking and burning.

What is the Mcdonalds sausage made out of? ›

Ingredients: Pork, Water, Salt, Spices, Dextrose, Sugar, Rosemary Extract, Natural Flavors.

Are Johnsonville sausages gluten-free? ›

All of our products are made with ingredients that DO NOT contain gluten EXCEPT for our meatballs, fresh and smoked beer brats.

How do you know if sausage is gluten free? ›

It's important to look for a gluten-free label, call-out, or logo and check for allergens and obvious ingredients like wheat and other grains. According to the FDA, manufacturers may voluntarily claim products as “gluten free” as long as the requirements are met, including less than 20ppm (parts per million).

Are supermarket sausages gluten-free? ›

There are many ifs, ands or buts surrounding this question in regards to the fillers and ingredients that can be used in sausages; however, to keep it simple, most sausages are naturally gluten free with the exception of certain sausages that contain breadcrumbs such as English Bangers which typically contain ...

Is Jimmy Dean regular sausage gluten free? ›

At this time Jimmy Dean sausage is not tested for gluten and the company claims that their sausage should not be considered to be gluten-free.

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