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.

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Author: Alex Snodgrass

Servings: 4 people

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

FAQs

What brand of sausage is gluten-free? ›

Sausage brands that do meet FDA standards for "gluten-free" include: Aidells Sausage Company. Al Fresco. Applegate.

Why do my sausage balls flatten out? ›

Why do my sausage balls flatten out? The mixture may be too wet or not well-chilled before baking. Add a bit more baking mix or flour if it's too wet. Additionally, refrigerate the balls at least 30 minutes before baking to help them hold their shape.

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 are sausage balls made of? ›

They're made with pork sausage, two kinds of cheese and plenty of seasoning. Make your mixture, scoop out similarly-sized balls, bake until brown and you've got the perfect party app. Baking gluten-free? We've got you covered with a recipe for Gluten-Free Sausage-Cheese Balls.

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.

What are the ingredients in gluten-free sausage? ›

Pork (84%), Water, Gluten Free Crumb (Rice Flour, Gram Flour, Maize Starch, Salt, Dextrose), Sea Salt, Spices, Dextrose, Rice Flour, Stabiliser (Pentasodium Triphosphate), Preservative (Sodium Metabisulphite).

Do you have to refrigerate sausage balls before cooking? ›

After you have formed your balls, store them uncooked for up to 2 days in the coolest part of your refrigerator, (usually in the back, on the bottom shelf.) Your uncooked sausage balls can also be stored in the freezer, indefinitely – but are at their best when cooked within 1 month.

Can sausage balls be a little pink? ›

Form sausage mixture into 1 1/2-inch balls; arrange on the prepared baking sheets. Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center and browned on the outside, 25 to 30 minutes. 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.

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.

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.

Is Hillshire sausage gluten-free? ›

Hillshire Farm Smoked Beef Rope Sausage. This product has 3 ingredients that may have gluten.

What is the Mcdonalds sausage made out of? ›

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

What is the white stuff in sausage? ›

Just like cheese (camembert, brie or Roquefort), there's no need to add anything, as this is nature's work. The white powder that sits on the casing of a dry sausage isn't flour, or bacteria, or saltpeter! It is a fungus, but not any fungus! We're talking about penicillium.

Is Johnsonville sausage gluten free? ›

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

Are supermarket sausages gluten-free? ›

Sausages

While there are plenty of gluten-free versions available, your regular sausages often contain rusk made from wheat.

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).

Is Hillshire sausage gluten free? ›

Hillshire Farm Smoked Beef Rope Sausage. This product has 3 ingredients that may have gluten.

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