These cheddar cheese-infused Keto Sausage Balls are the ultimate keto appetizer for holidays and just because. These make a convenient low carb snack too!

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Why You’ll Love Keto Sausage Balls
- They can be served as an appetizer or a snack. While I love serving these during the holidays, I also make them regularly throughout the year. They last a few days in the fridge and they’re great for snacking!
- Each sausage ball contains less than 1g net carbs. Only 0.6g net carbs, to be exact!
- The flavor can be modified based on your preference. Feel free to use mild or hot ground Italian sausage. You can also swap out the cheese for your favorite flavor.
Ingredients Needed to Make Low Carb Sausage Balls
Ingredient quantities for this homemade sausage balls recipe are located in the recipe card at the end of the post.
- Almond flour
- Ground Italian sausage (mild or hot)
- Shredded cheddar cheese, ideally hand-shredded ⭐
- Egg
- Heavy whipping cream
- Italian seasoning
- Salt (optional)
⭐ IMPORTANT TIP: Pre-shredded cheese contains anti-caking agents, which means the cheese won’t melt as easily. You can still use pre-shredded, but if you have the time, I recommend shredding your own from block cheese. I also find that hand-shredded cheese is a better “glue” for keeping the sausage balls together.
How to Make Keto Sausage Balls {Quick Overview}
This is just a quick overview of some of the steps involved in making recipe. For the recipe in detail, including exact measurements used at each step, scroll to the recipe card at the end of the post.
Let’s get started! This recipe is super easy to make.
Combine all ingredients in a large bowl, making sure the ingredients are evenly distributed.
✨ Want to customize this recipe? You can use mild or hot ground Italian sausage, and you can swap out the cheese for your favorite flavor.
Using a cookie scoop and/or moistened hands, shape dough into 30 balls of 1 1/2 tbsp each, placing them on a cookie sheet.
✨TIP: Make sure the dough is very tightly packed so your sausage balls don’t fall apart while baking.
Add the baking sheet to your pre-heated oven and bake, rotating the sheet once during the baking process.
Serve and enjoy! These make an amazing appetizer and snack. They will technically last for several days in the fridge, but don’t expect them to last long. 🙂
More Keto Appetizers and Side Dishes
- Do you enjoy a little bit of heat during the holidays? Then this low carb hot chicken dip is the ideal appetizer recipe for you! This particular recipe is loved by everyone who tries it, even those who cannot typically handle spicy foods.
- A low carb sweet potato casserole is a fabulous addition to your Thanksgiving foods menu. You won’t believe how similar it tastes to the real thing, but without the heavy carbs!
- You can open the eyes of your family members with these cauliflower mashed potatoes. They are creamy and delicious and make a great healthy side dish recipe.
- Speaking of cauliflower, what is better than creamy cauliflower macaroni and cheese!
- Make this traditional homemade cranberry sauce instead of the heavy sugar store-bought versions. The flavor is waaayyyyyy better.
- Take your vegetable-making skills to a whole new level with this baked vegetables recipe. Your family is going to be blown away by the flavor!
Nutrition Facts for This Low Carb Sausage Balls Recipe
Per serving (30 total servings):
- 81 calories
- 7g fat
- 4g protein
- .6g net carbs
Holiday Dessert Recipes
- Make this low carb pecan pie that’s easy to make and really delicious—it’s a centerpiece dish that you can use to introduce guests to keto Thanksgiving desserts! And you can also give them a taste of this yummy low carb pumpkin pie recipe.
- A keto no-bake pumpkin cheesecake is a game-changer for any holiday crowd! And you can make this low carb sugar-free pumpkin cheesecake in the oven if you wish.
- You can make low carb apple crisp for the holiday by substituting this secret vegetable in place of high-carb apples. You won’t believe how similar it tastes to real apples!
- Enjoy this low carb no-bake brownie cheesecake fluff. It is fluffy and delicious, you’ll be pleasantly surprised! This recipe utilizes our keto brownies recipe and they are wonderful.
- Savor these easy and delicious low carb peanut butter cookies—a yearly holiday favorite made gluten-free and sugar-free that will surely become a mainstay in your cookie jar!
- And don’t forget the pumpkin cheesecake fluff! This creamy recipe will start a new tradition with your family and you’ll be making it every year.
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Keto Sausage Balls
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup almond flour
- 1 lb ground Italian sausage mild or hot
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese ideally hand-shredded
- 1 egg lightly beaten
- 2 tbsp heavy whipping cream
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp salt optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 F.
- Add all ingredients to a mixing bowl and mix until well combined.
- Using a cookie scoop and/or moistened hands, shape dough into balls of 1 1/2 tbsp each, placing them on a cookie sheet. Make sure the dough is very tightly packed.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, rotating the pan once during the baking cycle, until the sausage balls are browned and have reached a safe internal temperature of at least 160 F.
Notes
Nutrition Disclaimer
Nutrition facts are included as a courtesy only. They are accurate to the best of our knowledge based on the ingredients and brands used, but their accuracy is not guaranteed. If applicable, sugar alcohols have already been removed from the total carb count.
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