Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Sausage Balls

Pile of chorizo sausage balls on a plate next to a dipping sauce.

5 from 3 votes

Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Sausage Balls

These Cheddar Bay Sausage Balls make a super cheesy and comforting appetizer, especially when enjoyed straight from the oven.

Prep Time20

Cook Time24

Total Time44

Course: Appetizer, Snack

Cuisine: American

Keyword: chorizo sausage balls

Servings: balls

Calories: 96kcal

Author: Christina Koncker

Equipment

Food processor

Ingredients

½ pound pork chorizo
2 cups pepper jack cheese (shredded)
1 cup Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuit Mix
¼ cup sliced pickled jalapenos (optional)
Dipping sauce of your choice (pictured, Fiery Chipotle Gourmaise by Boar’s Head)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Put parchment paper on a baking sheet (for easy cleanup!).
Add the pork chorizo, Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuit Mix, and sliced pickled jalapenos to a food processor. Pulse for 15-20 seconds, until combined.
½ pound pork chorizo, 1 cup Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuit Mix, ¼ cup sliced pickled jalapenos
Add the shredded pepper jack cheese. Pulse for another 15-20 seconds, until combined.
2 cups pepper jack cheese
Use a tablespoon, overfilling it slightly, as a guide to help you achieve uniform balls.
Roll the mixture between your hands to form round balls. Arrange balls on the baking sheet. Bake for 24-26 minutes.
Remove from oven and immediately place on a cooling rack (so that any excess grease can drain off). Serve the Cheddar Bay Chorizo Balls on their own or with a dipping sauce of your choice.
Dipping sauce of your choice
If there are any leftovers, store them in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Notes

*Nutrition information is approximate and was calculated using an online nutrition calculator.

Avoid "soupy" or overly greasy chorizo. I always reach for a pork chorizo for this recipe since pork tends to be leaner than beef.

Bake safely. Bake sausage balls at 350°F (175°C) until they reach an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C).

Size your balls. I usually get 18 decent-sized sausage balls from this recipe, using a tablespoon to measure out even sizes. If you prefer a smaller size, go for it! As long as you focus on making your balls the same sizes they should cook evenly. Just check earlier, around 18-20 minutes of baking, to make sure smaller balls don't overcook.

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