Sausage Balls with Spinach

The flavorful combination of sweet Italian sausage, spinach, and Cheddar cheese in these sausage balls provides a family-approved appetizer that's great for parties or potlucks.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 585 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 egg
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup self-rising flour
• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
• 1 pound shredded Cheddar cheese
• 1 pinch ground nutmeg (Optional)
• 1 pound bulk sweet Italian sausage

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Place a large baking stone in the oven to preheat.

Step 2

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir sausage in the hot skillet until slightly browned, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool enough to handle, about 10 minutes.

Step 3

Mix sausage, spinach, Cheddar cheese, flour, egg, salt, and nutmeg together in a large bowl until well combined.

Step 4

Form mixture into balls and place on the preheated baking stone.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven until browned, 20 to 25 minutes. Let cool slightly before enjoying.