Today we went and visited friends who have a child with a gluten intolerance. I wanted to make gluten free sausage balls to take with us on our visit. These sausage balls also work well if you are following the Trim Healthy Mama plan. These would be an S.
I took a recipe that we usually use and then adjusted it. Here’s what we did and they turned out fantastic!
Ingredients:
- 2 cups almond flour
- 3 tsp baking powder
- I/2 tsp salt
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
- 1 egg
- 8 oz grated sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 lb sausage
It’s easiest to get in with your hands and mix all ingredients together that way. If you don’t want to use your hands, consider an electric mixer. Once well combined, roll into balls and place on a parchment lined baking sheet. Bake 20-25 minutes at 375 degrees.
Remove and let cool on a plate lined with paper towels to soak up any grease. Store in the fridge if not eating immediately.
If gluten is an issue for you, you’ll want to double check all of your ingredients to make sure they are definitely gluten free.
steph42906 says
Do you pre-cook the sausage before adding it the mix?
MommyOctopus says
No – it bakes while the sausage balls bake 🙂
steph42906 says
Great! Thanks so much! I can’t wait to try these:)
DOra says
If you don’t have almond flour can I replace it with coconut flour? I realized I’m out!
MommyOctopus says
Coconut flour is particularly absorbent and sucks up a lot of moisture. Replacing coconut flour for almond flour (or grain flours) may require some liquid. Give it a shot and let me know how it works!
Lauren says
I’m wondering if bobs red mill gf all purpose flour would work?
MommyOctopus says
Give it a shot and see. I’m not sure.
Sarah says
That is what I use….. Works great!!!
Andrea says
Looks great! How many balls should you expect to have with this recipe? I’m wondering if I need to double it or not. Thanks!
Judy says
Can you use unbleached almond four/meal?
Chris says
Mine turned out great! I always pre-cook sausage before adding to mix. I also used hot sausage and added a little crushed red pepper. I also added about a 1/4 cup of coconut flour to stretch the recipe, but added extra butter to compensate the moisture absorbing factor made 26 delicious snacks!
Michelle says
How many does this make and what would be a serving if following the Trim Healthy Mama plan?
Kim says
Do you have the calorie, fat, protein and carb counts for these? I didn’t see it where I saw the recipe posted.
MommyOctopus says
Hi – I don’t – it will vary depending on the materials you use.
Lauren says
Mine made about 24 1-1 1/2 inch balls. I also used THM baking blend and added 3 tablespoons of butter to make it more moist.
Ellen says
How many days will these stay good in the fridge?
Ami says
Made these for a party they were a hit! Couldn’t make them fast enough! Jazzed them up with a little green onion and about 2 TBS bbq’sauce! Delicious!
Tari says
I am new to THM, and am eager to try your Sausage Balls. I never saw where you responded to one commenter about the serving size. How many do you eat if it is a breakfast meal? Do you have anything with it? Thanks!
MommyOctopus says
As with all S meal THM, you should eat until you’re content, however I would recommend serving these with scrambled eggs perhaps and maybe some sautéed zucchini. YUM!