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:

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:

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. Prepare the Mixture:

1. Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the ground sausage, shredded cheese, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
2. 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:

1. 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:

1. 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:

1. Cool Slightly: Let the sausage balls cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a serving platter.

2. 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!