STAR HILL PROVISIONS® SAUSAGE BALLS
MADE WITH MAKER'S MARK®
These bite-sized bundles of deliciousness may be small but are big in flavor. Pairing these with a Bourbon Mustard Dipping Saucing makes for one crowd pleasing flavor combination.
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About
this recipe
This classic Southern appetizer works great when paired with a Maker's® cocktail or taken along to a potluck party. These cheesy bite-sized beauties are served with a Bourbon Mustard Dipping Sauce that brings a nice blend of mustardy heat, sweet honey and caramel notes from the Maker's Mark®. The recipe has a low degree of difficulty. Once your prep work is done, the sausage balls take just a few minutes to cook in the oven.
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18 minutes
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58 minutes
Ingredients
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2 lbs. good country sausage
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2 sleeves saltine-style crackers, crushed
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1-1/2 cup fresh shredded cheddar cheese
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2 eggs
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1/2 cup buttermilk
BOURBON MUSTARD DIPPING SAUCE
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1 cup mayonnaise
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3 oz. (2 shots)
Maker's Mark® Bourbon
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1/3 cup yellow mustard
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2 tbsp. honey
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Preparation
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare your oven
Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
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Step 2
Mix your ingredients
In a large bowl, combine crackers, egg and buttermilk and mix well.
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Step 3
Mix in sausage and cheese
Add sausage and cheese. Mix again, being careful not to overmix.
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Step 4
Refrigerate the mix
Cover and let sit in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to cool.
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Step 5
Roll into balls
Form the mixture into balls and place on greased baking sheets.
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Step 6
Bake until ready
Bake for 12 minutes and check progress. Bake for remaining 6 minutes or until cooked through. You want some browning and a crunchy exterior.
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FOR THE BOURBON MUSTARD DIPPING SAUCE
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Step 1
Mix condiments together
Combine mayonnaise, mustard, honey and bourbon in a large bowl and mix well.
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Step 2
Store in the fridge
Refrigerate any leftovers and save for up to 1 week.
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