carnivore sausage balls
Carnivore Sausage Balls are a great low-carb, high-protein snack that fits perfectly within a carnivore diet. These sausage balls are made with ground sausage, cheese, and eggs, and they’re deliciously savory. Here’s a simple recipe to make them:
Carnivore Sausage Balls Recipe
Total Time:
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
Yield:
- 20-24 sausage balls
Ingredients:
- 1 pound ground pork sausage (or any ground sausage of your choice)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or another hard cheese like Parmesan or Gruyère)
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (optional, for extra flavor)
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder (optional, for extra flavor)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions:
1. Preheat Oven:
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Prepare the Mixture:
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the ground sausage, shredded cheese, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Mix Thoroughly: Use your hands or a spoon to mix everything together until well combined. The mixture should be moist but hold together.
3. Form Sausage Balls:
- Shape Balls: Using your hands, shape the mixture into 1-inch balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Arrange them in a single layer, spaced about 1 inch apart.
4. Bake:
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the sausage balls are golden brown and cooked through. You can check for doneness by cutting one open; it should no longer be pink in the center.
5. Cool and Serve:
- Cool Slightly: Let the sausage balls cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a serving platter.
Nutritional Information (per sausage ball, based on 24 servings):
- Calories: 90
- Protein: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Dietary Fiber: 0g
- Sugars: 0g
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
- Sodium: 300mg
Notes:
- Cheese Choice: You can use any hard cheese, but cheddar and Parmesan work particularly well for flavor and texture.
- Seasoning: Feel free to adjust the seasoning to taste. Adding herbs like dried thyme or rosemary can enhance the flavor, but for a strict carnivore diet, you might prefer to keep it simple.
Enjoy your Carnivore Sausage Balls as a tasty snack or part of your meal!
