I am always on the search for great low carb recipes and this recipe for Low Carb (Keto) Sausage Balls is one that we have been enjoying for several months. It is a tweaked version of the classic sausage ball. My husband likes for me to make a double recipe of them on the weekends and we keep them in the fridge to heat up as quick breakfasts throughout the week. If you really want to take them over the top, add a little dollop of sugar free pancake syrup. 🙂
To make these you’ll need: Sharp Cheddar Cheese, Egg, Baking Powder, Almond Meal*, Salt, and Breakfast Sausage.
*I find almond flour right next to the flour and corn meal at Krogers, Wal Mart, etc. It’s fairly easy to find these days and a little on the pricey side but one bag will last forever. I believe I paid about $5 for this bag. P.S. It is also delicious. 🙂
Special Note: We no longer eat pork but I’ve found Jennie-O brand breakfast sausage in a roll works beautifully in this recipe.
Making them is as simple as putting all of the ingredients in a bowl and mixing with an electric mixer. I use a small cookie dough scoop to put them out onto lightly greased baking sheets but you can also just use a spoon if you like.
Bake at 350 for about 20 minutes, or until lightly browned. Serve warm or allow to cool and then place in zipper seal bags and store in the fridge for four or five days. Reheat in the microwave until warm.
ENJOY!
Ingredients
- 1 pound breakfast sausage We use Jenn-O
- 1 egg
- 1 cup almond meal
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, place all ingredients. Mix with electric mixer until well combined.
- Use a cookie dough scoop or two spoons and spoon out onto lightly greased baking sheet.
- Bake at 350 for about 20 minutes or until lightly browned.
- Makes about 30. Refrigerate leftovers. Reheat very well in microwave or oven.
- Approximately 1 carb each
Notes
These have about one carb each. Please calculate nutritional information on your own for accuracy.
Nutrition
You may also like these recipes with sausage:
Sausage Biscuit with Cheese Southern Style
Sausage Pinwheels Recipe With Just Two Ingredients
How To Make Sausage Milk Gravy
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Thank you! I just got online to find a lchf recipe for tonight. I began Keto earing in May after seeing your haircut celebratory pic and it’s been a great change in our woe. Thank you for taking the time to share!
I hope you enjoy Leah!!!
I am lactose intolerant – is it possible to leave out the cheese? Actually Sharp Cheddar cheese isn’t as bad as others but it’s best if I don’t do any. Thanks Christy – you always have great recipes!! 😀
I haven’t ever tried making them without the cheese. The cheese helps bind them together so I am not sure how they would turn out. I would love to hear back if you give it a try!!
maybe she could try shredded tofu???
I just read on the pioneer woman’s website this morning that heather posted a recipe that has aquafaba in it. It is the liquid from a can of chickpea’s. You can use it for a thickener and a few other things. Not sure how much you would use for the binder but that is worth a try.. Your recipe for the meatballs sound good. Can;t wait to try them out.
What about shredding apples like the new pork patty recipe you shared has in it? Might work!
I think the apple idea is brilliant and would be delicious but if you are making these to go low carb you generally want to avoid fruit.
I made them without cheese for Christmas and they turned out great.
I am so glad you liked them!!
another good things – these are gluten free! (some of my family needs gluten free and we have long loved sausage balls!!)
I hope y’all enjoy them Susan!!!
My son has a nut allergy, what could I use in place of the almond flour?
most traditional recipes use Bisquick 🙂
Could I use protein powder in place of the almond flour? I am on a strict diet and have seen used as replacements for flour.
Almond flour is commonly used in place of wheat flour for many diets but I’m afraid protein powder is designed to dissolve and will react differently. You can certainly try it but if you do please report back and let us know how it goes.
They sound painfully salty!
Janet, you could use oats and get a little fiber and a little more (healthy whole-grain) carbs.
like Quaker Oatmeal? Thanks!
It’s difficult to tell folks what a recipe tastes like without actually trying it :). These are not salty at all, with only 1/2 tsp salt for 30. Much less painfully so 🙂
Have you considered the sodium in the sausage and the cheese? They do sound delicious, but a killer for people with High Blood Presure.
We don’t have any issues with high blood pressure in my house so, no, it isn’t something I’ve considered. It’s always best for folks to adapt recipes to suit any special dietary needs they have though. This recipe suited my dietary need for low carb 🙂
What can we use instead of sausage
You can use ground chicken or turkey but you’ll need to really amp up the spices to get the flavor. 🙂 Typical sausage spices include sage, cayenne, etc. I did this with ground turkey and really enjoyed how they turned out.
Can you use turkey sausage not sure if it comes like sausage would
YES! In fact I only use turkey sausage now as we don’t eat pork anymore. I LOVE the Jenn-O brand that comes in a roll right next to jimmy dean and such in the cooler case. The only place I have found it is Wal Mart though.
They were salty when i made them. Wonder if you could leave salt off
Hey Sherry 🙂 I answered this in the other place you left the comment on this recipe. I’m not sure if Jenny will see your question.
I am so excited to try these! I love sausage balls! Thanks for the great low-carb recipes!
I hope you enjoy them Stacey!!!
Always looking for high protein meat recipes for our daughter who needs more protein due to health issues. i can’t wait to try this recipe! Sounds right up our alley.
I hope you all enjoy them Molly!!!