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Cheesy Sausage and Beef Breakfast Balls

Cheesy Sausage and Beef Breakfast Balls

35 min — Easy — American

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Cheesy Sausage and Beef Breakfast Balls
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Cheesy Sausage and Beef Breakfast Balls

When mornings feel rushed, these savory, protein-packed breakfast meatballs offer a hearty grab-and-go solution. Lean ground beef, rich pork sausage, and melted cheddar cheese mix up easily in a single bowl. They're naturally low in carbohydrates, and the melted cheese binds the seasoned meat perfectly while keeping the inside tender and juicy. Bake a batch on Sunday, and you'll have a satisfying morning meal ready for the busy work week.

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min
Servings
4
Course
Appetizer
Cuisine
American
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Difficulty
Easy
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Cost
Budget
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Spice
Mild

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking sheet

Ingredients

  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 32 ounces pork sausage
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/2 pound cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 2 tablespoons chopped onion, minced
  • Pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. 1Place the ground beef, pork sausage, eggs, shredded cheddar cheese, minced onion, and black pepper into a large mixing bowl. Blend everything thoroughly, but don't overmix, or the meatballs will become tough.
  2. 2Portion the meat mixture and shape it into one and a half inch spheres, then space them evenly across a baking sheet.
  3. 3Transfer the baking sheet to the oven and cook for 18 to 20 minutes until the meat is fully browned and cooked through.

Notes

  • Make ahead: Bake a batch on Sunday and store them in the fridge for grab-and-go breakfasts during the week.
  • Storage: Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
  • Reheat: Warm gently in the microwave for 30 to 45 seconds, or until heated through.