Your favorite holiday appetizer just got a keto makeover. These Keto Sausage Balls are the perfect quick and easy low carb appetizer for all occasions.
Keto Sausage Balls: the perfect keto appetizer
I can't think of a more traditional appetizer recipe than sausage balls. They have grazed countless holiday tables for decades. These keto sausage balls are the perfect low carb rendition of a high carb classic. In this recipe I used almond flour in place of the traditional bisquick used in the sausage ball recipes of old. It makes the perfect substitution, while keeping the perfectly dense, juicy texture.
What to serve with these sausage balls
I love to serve these keto sausage balls with a side of low carb barbecue sauce or even with my Dairy Free Keto Ranch Dressing Recipe or Keto Chive Blue Cheese Dressing recipe. And let me just tell you... these sausage balls aren't just for holidays, they are perfect any time of year. They are quick and easy, ready in under 30 minutes, making them the perfect quick and easy party appetizer.
I like to make a double batch and use them for meal prep throughout the week. They are portable, and reheat well. Great served alone, or with eggs for breakfast. Serve them up with a hearty salad for lunch or dinner. The possibilities are endless. I also like to mix things up a bit and whip these sausage balls up with some cream cheese and fresh herbs. DELISH! What is your favorite way to enjoy keto sausage balls?
More keto appetizer recipes:
- Crispy Lemon Feta Chicken Wings
- Buffalo Chicken Jalapeno Poppers
- Keto Soft Pretzels
- Dill Pickle Deviled Eggs
- Keto Pimento Cheese Dip
- Cauliflower Pizza Poppers
- Crispy Baked Garlic Parmesan Wings
- Low Carb Beef and Chorizo Empanadas
- Cajun Trinity Keto Crab Cakes
- Keto Chicken Fried Cauliflower Steaks
Keto Sausage Balls
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 sausage balls (6 servings) 1x
- Diet: Gluten Free
Description
These Keto Sausage Balls have all the savoriness and flavor of the traditional version made with bisquick, but without all the carbs and gluten. They are the perfect quick and easy low carb party appetizer.
Ingredients
- 1 pound bulk Italian sausage
- 1 cup blanched almond flour (I use this brand)
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon dried minced onions (I use this brand)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with a wire cooling rack.
- Combine all of the ingredients in a large mixing bowl and, using your hands, mix until well incorporated.
- Form the meat mixture into 1 ½ - to 2-inch meatballs, making a total of 24
- Place the meatballs on the wire rack. Bake for 20 minutes, or until golden brown.
Notes
- net carbs per serving: 3.5g
- I recommend cooking these on a greased baking rack, on parchment paper, or on a silicone baking mat.
- While sharp cheddar and parmesan is my favorite cheese combo for this recipe, you can use any combination of your favorite cheeses.
- This can be made with mild or spicy ground Italian sausage.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 sausage balls
- Calories: 374
- Fat: 31g
- Carbohydrates: 5.5g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
Kris Nichols says
I love this kind of finger food for on the go. I actually mixed chorizo and country sausage. So good. I partially cooked the chorizo to lose some grease, and it worked out well. I make them every week.
Thank you!
JenniferF says
Just made these and they are so good! I realized I had minced garlic instead of minced onion after I already dumped it in so I went with it - added onion powder for the onion flavor. (garlic is good in everything anyway lol) I sprayed the wire rack with some coconut oil spray so no sticking issues for me. I LOVE that you don't get the almond flour taste or gritty texture - just enough used to hold the balls together and give them some body. They were so easy - they will be on my meal prep menu from now on because I can easily see these as a quick grab-and-go snack, a breakfast as well as a perfect party appetizer. (I plan to make & bring these to any holiday parties this year) Thanks!
Tracy says
Loved these. I’m so burnt out on eggs, these will be my new go to breakfast. Thanks!
Adriana Richmond says
What yummies little things they are!!! I did no the air fryer and covered the wired basket. We all loved it here! and easy to adapt to our picky children! I have a facebook support group for women on Keto and low carb ( https://www.facebook.com/groups/1125957090915929/ ) and I have your page bookmarked to share this really delicious recipe with them. Thank you for this!
Elizabeth says
Loved them. I bagged them up in individual servings and would grab a bag to eat on the way to the office. We will definitely be making these again and again.
Patricia says
I made these according to the recipe but it was a little bland for my taste so I added a little cumin, sage, onion powder, more onion flakes, and a sprinkle of liquid smoke. Oh and I used turkey sausage rather than italian sausage. Yummy!! Next time I'm going to have to triok2e the batch because they weren't here long.
Christian says
Using turkey sausage would account for the bland taste you referenced. . The recipe is good as it is, perhaps adding red pepper flakes would help.
Jenna says
What are the sauces you used in the picture? Low carb ranch is one, I think, what is the other?
Kyndra Holley says
The other is a low carb barbecue sauce.
Stacie says
I sort of made this recipe today, I loved the base. However I omitted the almond flour & minced onion but added 1 cup mozzarella cheese, 2 cloves of garlic & pepper flakes to spice them up a bit. OMG, so delicious, ate 2 right away. HAPPY keto cooking everyone !
Nessa says
Fab suggestions! Gonna try it your way tonight for our New Years Eve gathering! Thanks for sharing!
Angela Pickering says
Is the mozzarella cheese in addition to the cheddar cheese?
Your modifications to the original recipe make a perfect nut-free one that my son will gobble down with no complants as long as he has his tomatoe sauce (he's a New Zealand or kiwi boy)
Kathy says
Made this recipe today and loved it! Only thing is that the balls stuck to the mesh of the wire cooling rack, and I don't like losing any of the yummy goodness! Next time I think I'll try just lining with foil instead. They'll be sitting in some sausage fat but I can put them on paper towels to drain. Thanks!
Brenda Prosser says
Try using parchment paper, less likely to stick than foil.
Kyndra Holley says
You can also cook them directly on the baking sheet, they are just a little more oily that way.
Donna says
Love your recepies!
Kyndra Holley says
Thank you so much!