My grandfather taught me this classic trick for neighborhood gatherings and you only need 3 ingredients

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it so the sausage balls don’t stick.
In a large mixing bowl, add the ground beef sausage, shredded sharp cheddar cheese, and dry baking mix.

Using clean hands, work the mixture together until everything is evenly combined. It will feel a bit stiff at first; keep pressing and folding until the baking mix and cheese are well worked into the sausage and no dry pockets remain.
Pinch off portions of the mixture and roll them between your palms into balls about 1 to 1 1/4 inches in diameter, roughly the size of a walnut. Try to keep them similar in size so they bake evenly.

Arrange the sausage balls on the prepared baking sheet, leaving a little space between each one so the heat can circulate and the edges can crisp.

Bake on the middle rack for 18–22 minutes, or until the sausage balls are nicely browned, the cheese is melted, and the centers are cooked through. If you cut one open, there should be no pink remaining in the sausage.
If you like them extra crispy, turn the oven up to 400°F (200°C) for the last 3–4 minutes of baking, watching closely so they don’t over-brown.
Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the sausage balls rest for about 5 minutes. This helps the cheese set slightly so they hold together better when you transfer them.
Transfer the sausage balls to a warm serving bowl or platter. Serve hot or warm, with toothpicks and your favorite dipping sauces if you like.
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