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Easy Italian Sausage Balls! A flavor packed, low carb, keto-friendly appetizer that is so easy to make! 

Easy Italian Sausage Balls! A flavor packed, low carb, keto-friendly appetizer that is so easy to make! 

A few years ago my Mom and I were trying to figure out some fun appetizers for a family get together. As we were flipping through cookbooks and naming off dishes the idea of making Sausage Balls was thrown out there. We dismissed the idea at first because we usually just have Sausage Balls for breakfast and this was an evening get together. Then it dawned on us, why has nobody ever tried this with Italian Sausage?

We made them, devoured them, and then wanted more. Basically, they are kind of life changing because it is SUCH an easy appetizer to whip up and there are never ever any left overs. Ever.

Ingredients for Italian Sausage Balls

As always, you will find the printable recipe and instruction card at the bottom of this post. This is a quick overview of the ingredients you will need for this recipe:

  • Italian Sausage
  • Cream Cheese
  • Mozzarella Cheese
  • Almond Flour
  • Baking Powder
  • Spices: Italian seasoning and garlic powder

Easy Italian Sausage Balls! A flavor packed, low carb, keto-friendly appetizer that is so easy to make! 

How do you make Keto Sausage Balls?

This recipe couldn’t be simpler. You just need to combine the Italian sausage, cream cheese, almond flour, baking powder, spices and mozzarella cheese until completely combined. Roll into small, golf ball size balls and place on a large baking sheet. Bake at 375 degrees for 20-24 minutes until cooked through. Place the sausage balls on a wire rack to drain off any grease. 

How many carbs are in these sausage balls?

This recipe makes about 28 golf ball size sausage balls. This means each sausage ball has 0.8 net carbs each. Pair with a low carb marinara for dipping and this is a great keto-friendly, gluten free snack! 

Tips and Tricks for the Best Sausage Balls

  • Room temperature cream cheese is much easier to mix. 
  • Using an electric mixer, specifically a stand mixer, is easier than mixing by hand.
  • Roll the balls into a uniform size, keep them golf ball size or slightly smaller.
  • I suggest baking on a silicone baking mat, they will never stick and they bake evenly. 

As another big bonus you can totally customize this based on your preferences. I normally use spicy Italian sausage, but depending on what you like you can use mild or sweet Italian sausage to give this a completely different flavor! This is an easy appetizer to keep in mind for the holidays! I suggest making a double batch because…well because why not?

Other Keto Appetizers

Easy Italian Sausage Balls! A flavor packed, low carb, keto-friendly appetizer that is so easy to make! 

Easy Italian Sausage Balls

Yield: 28 Sausage Balls
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes

Easy Italian Sausage Balls! A flavor packed, low carb, keto-friendly appetizer that is so easy to make! 

Ingredients

  • 1 pound Italian sausage
  • 4 ounces cream cheese
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup almond flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions

    1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
    2. Combine all of the ingredients until well incorporated. I find this easiest in my stand mixer.
    3. Lightly spray a large baking sheet or line with silicone baking sheets
    4. Roll the sausage balls into golf ball size balls.
    5. Bake 20-24 minutes.

Notes

Nutrition is calculated per sausage ball.

Serve with a low carb marinara for dipping if keeping keto.

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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 28 Serving Size: 1 Sausage Ball (nutrition calculated per sausage ball)
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 72Total Fat: 5gCholesterol: 11mgSodium: 134mgCarbohydrates: 1gNet Carbohydrates: 0.8gFiber: 0.2gSugar: 0.4gProtein: 4.1g
© Annie Holmes
Cuisine: Comfort Food

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Comments

  1. Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says

    These sausage balls look like the perfect appetizer, Annie! I was just looking through a cookbook last weekend and saw a similar recipe that I wanted to try. I love that you used Italian sausage, gives it way more flavor! I definitely think I could make a meal out of these babies, too!
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  17. Gail+Outland says

    I have made "traditional" sausage balls for years. Never thought of making them Italian style. If these are as good as they sound, I'll have to make a triple batch for our office potluck since the traditional ones are inhaled even before the potluck begins.
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  24. Danielle says

    I love sausage balls! Like to the point that I can't make them or I will eat all of them. Love that you made these with Italian sausage, that is genius! I will have to try these for our New Year's party. Thanks Annie!
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  25. Mary Frances says

    I feel like sausage and cream cheese should be illegal sometimes. It is SO darn good! I never would've guessed how easy these were though I'm pretty sure I wouldn't have had time to think about that since I'd be stuffing my face. Fantastic recipe! Pinning!
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