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STAR HILL PROVISIONS®
SAUSAGE BALLS
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.
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.
PREPARATION TIMES
Preparation Time: 40 minutes
Cook Time: 18 minutes
Total Time: 58 minutes
Ingredients
• 2 lbs. good country sausage
• 2 sleeves saltine-style crackers, crushed
• 1-1/2 cup fresh shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
BOURBON MUSTARD DIPPING SAUCE:
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 3 oz. (2 shots) Maker's Mark Bourbon
• 1/3 cup yellow mustard
• 2 tbsp. honey
PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS
STEP 1 | Prepare your oven
• Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
STEP 2 | Mix your ingredients
• In a large bowl, combine crackers, egg and buttermilk and mix well.
STEP 3 | Mix in sausage and cheese
• Add sausage and cheese. Mix again, being careful not to overmix.
STEP 4 | Refrigerate the mix
• Cover and let sit in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to cool.
STEP 5 | Roll into balls
• Form the mixture into balls and place on greased baking sheets.
STEP 4 | 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.
FOR THE
BOURBON
MUSTARD
DIPPING SAUCE
HOW TO CRAFT
STEP 1 | Mix condiments together
• Combine mayonnaise, mustard, honey and bourbon in a large bowl and mix well.
STEP 2 | Store in the fridge
• Refrigerate any leftovers and save for up to 1 week.
TIPS FOR GREAT
Star Hill
Provisions®
Sausage Balls
TIPS, TOOLS & TECHNIQUES
Sausage balls are a fairly simple concept, but there are still ways you can make the task of making them even simpler. If you own a stand-up mixer let the paddle attachment do some of the mixing work for you. Also, whisking your eggs before you add them to the crushed saltines will make mixing them easier and create a more uniform mixture. Also, consider shredding your own cheddar. Some pre-shredded brands use an additive that prevents clumping. This is good for some things, but not trying to form sausage balls that hold together. Finally, the mixture can be refrigerated overnight, which may help you with scheduling and – some would argue – flavor.
- SMOOTH FINISH
This one changed the way we think of bourbon, all because one man changed the way he thought about making it. Bill Samuels, Sr., simply wanted a whisky he would enjoy drinking. Never bitter or sharp, Maker's Mark is made with soft red winter wheat, instead of the usual rye, for a one-of-a-kind, full-flavored bourbon. To ensure consistency, we rotate every barrel by hand and age our bourbon to taste, not time. Each and every bottle of Maker's is still hand-dipped in our signature red wax at our distillery in Loretto, KY., just like Bill, Sr. would have wanted.
