Description
Savory and flavorful keto-friendly sausage balls perfect for a snack or appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground pork sausage
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground sausage, almond flour, shredded cheddar cheese, baking powder, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until well blended.
- Add the egg and mix until fully incorporated.
- Using your hands, form the mixture into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each ball.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add 1/4 cup of chopped fresh herbs like parsley or chives to the mixture.
- Substitute the ground pork sausage with ground turkey or chicken sausage for a leaner option.
- Enjoy with keto-friendly sides such as celery sticks or cucumber slices.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 65mg