Keto Sausage Balls

These Keto Sausage Balls provide a rich, savory, and deeply comforting appetizer solution for your low-carb lifestyle. These simple baked sausage bites will instantly satisfy your cravings for bakery and party-style finger foods without breaking your ketosis.

First, you will love how the tender, juicy pork sausage pairs with sharp cheddar cheese, creamy cream cheese, aromatic garlic, and Italian herbs.

Because you utilize fine blanched almond flour and natural full-fat cheeses instead of Bisquick mix or wheat flour, you keep the carbohydrate count exceptionally low. Consequently, you achieve a bakery-quality, family-friendly centerpiece that delivers a true comfort food experience straight from your oven.

Ingredients & What You’ll Need

• Blanched almond flour: Forms the grain-free foundation that holds the sausage and cheese together.
• Shredded cheddar cheese: Delivers a sharp, bold flavor and melted structure to every bite.
• Italian seasoning, baking powder, & garlic: Season the almond base while adding a slight rise and savory depth.
• Ground pork sausage: Serves as the main hearty meat base for rich flavor and healthy fats.
• Cream cheese: Softened at room temperature to bind the flour and meat into a smooth, cohesive dough.

How to Make Keto Sausage Balls

This method focuses on blending low-carb dry ingredients with savory sausage and cream cheese, scooping into uniform bites, and double-baking with a quick broil for golden edges.

1. Prep Pan and Combine Ingredients

First, preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C). Line a large baking sheet with foil and grease it generously with oil or butter. In a large bowl, whisk together the blanched almond flour, shredded cheddar cheese, Italian seasoning, and baking powder until well distributed. Add the ground pork sausage, softened cream cheese chunks, and minced garlic (if using). Mix the ingredients together with your hands or a heavy spoon just until fully combined—take care not to over-mix.

2. Scoop and Bake

Use a small cookie scoop to portion out 1-inch (2.5 cm) balls of dough, rolling them gently between your palms, and align them on the prepared baking sheet. Place in the preheated oven and bake for 8 minutes. Remove the pan briefly and use tongs or a spatula to gently twist each ball in place (this prevents sticking), then bake for another 7 to 8 minutes until barely cooked through.

3. Broil and Serve

Turn on your oven’s broiler element. Place the baking sheet under the broiler for an additional 2 minutes until the tops are deeply browned and crisp. Remove from the oven, let cool slightly on the pan, and serve warm with your favorite low-carb dipping sauce.

Tips and Notes

• Bring Cream Cheese to Room Temperature: Cold cream cheese is difficult to blend into raw sausage and almond flour. Softening it on the counter first ensures a smooth, easy-to-mix dough without overworking the meat.
• Do Not Over-Mix: Combine the ingredients just until uniform. Over-mixing the sausage can make the baked balls dense rather than light and juicy.
• Make-Ahead & Freezing: You can freeze unbaked or baked sausage balls! Arrange them in a single layer on a sheet pan to freeze solid, then transfer to a zip-top bag for up to 4 months. Bake or reheat straight from frozen at 350°F (176°C) until warm.
• Storage Advice: Keep leftover sausage balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 to 5 days. Reheat in the microwave for 20 seconds or in a toaster oven for 5 minutes.

Yield: 24 balls

Keto Sausage Balls

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This Keto Sausage Balls recipe transforms ground pork sausage, cheddar cheese, cream cheese, and almond flour into bite-sized, savory appetizers.

Prep Time 15 minutes

Bake Time 16 minutes

Broil Time 2 minutes

Total Time 33 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 cups blanched almond flour
• 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
• 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 lb ground pork sausage
• 8 oz cream cheese, room temperature (cut into small chunks)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced (optional)

Instructions

1. Prep: Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C); line a baking sheet with foil and grease well.
2. Dry Ingredients: Stir almond flour, shredded cheddar, Italian seasoning, and baking powder in a large bowl.
3. Mix: Add ground sausage, cream cheese, and minced garlic; mix until just combined (do not over-mix).
4. Scoop: Form into 1-inch (2.5 cm) balls using a small cookie scoop and place on the baking sheet.
5. Bake: Bake for 8 minutes, twist balls in place to prevent sticking, then bake 7 to 8 minutes more.
6. Broil: Place under the broiler for 2 minutes until golden brown. Serve warm.

Nutrition Information:

Serving Size:

per serving
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 130Total Fat: 11gSaturated Fat: 4.5gCarbohydrates: 1.5gNet Carbohydrates: 1gFiber: 0.5gSugar: 0.5gProtein: 6g