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White bowl filled with gluten free sausage balls on top of burlap cloth with greenery and wooden utensils on the side
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Gluten Free Sausage Balls

These gluten free sausage balls are the perfect appetizer for your next party! They're easy to make and sure to please a crowd.
Prep Time20 mins
Cook Time4 hrs
Total Time4 hrs 20 mins
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Keyword: easy, keto, low carb
Servings: 30 Balls
Calories: 155kcal
Author: Jessica

Equipment

  • 1 Slow Cooker 6-8 quart

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs ground Italian sausage
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese
  • 8 oz cream cheese
  • 3 cups marinara sauce
  • Fresh parsley for garnish optional

Instructions

  • First, mix the Italian sausage, cheddar cheese, cream cheese, and kosher salt in a medium bowl.
  • Next, shape the meat and cheese mixture into tablespoon-sized balls. You can use your hands or an ice cream scooper. You will want to make around 30 balls.
  • After that, place your sausage balls into the slow cooker and add the marinara sauce. Cook on high heat for 2-4 hours or low heat for 6 to 8 hours.
  • Finally, garnish your sausage balls with parsley if you wish and serve them with toothpicks as an appetizer or snack or over pasta for a full entree.

Notes

Dairy Free Sub: Use vegan cream cheese and shredded cheese