Sausage Balls with Lemon (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Sausage Balls
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1 pound Italian ground sausage
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1 ½ cups buttermilk pancake mix
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½ yellow onion, finely chopped
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2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
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1 teaspoon salt
→ Lemon Sauce
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1 garlic clove, minced
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4 tablespoons lemon juice
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1 lemon, zest only
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3 tablespoons maple syrup
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1 tablespoon soy sauce
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1 tablespoon cornstarch
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¼ cup water
# Instructions:
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Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C).
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In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground Italian sausage, buttermilk pancake mix, finely diced yellow onion, shredded cheddar cheese, and salt. Use your hands to mix everything together until the ingredients are evenly combined and the mixture feels sticky.
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Using a cookie scoop or a spoon, portion out the sausage mixture into equal-sized balls, about 1 ounce each. Roll them gently in your hands to form smooth shapes and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
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Bake the sausage balls for 25-30 minutes or until they are golden brown and cooked through.
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While the sausage balls are baking, prepare the lemon sauce. In a small saucepan, mix the minced garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, maple syrup, soy sauce, cornstarch, and water. Heat over medium, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens to your preferred consistency. Add water if you want a thinner sauce.
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Serve the sausage balls warm, with the lemon sauce on the side for dipping or drizzled on top.
# Notes:
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Use sharp cheddar cheese for a bold flavor and uniform-sized sausage balls for even cooking.
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If you prefer a sweeter lemon sauce, add an extra tablespoon of maple syrup.
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Freeze uncooked sausage balls for later use; bake directly from the freezer.