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Low Carb Breakfast Balls

Recipe #98774 | 50 min | 20 min prep | SERVES 12 (Change Servings)

RECIPE BY: Mercy

I used to live off of these when I was low carbing. They freeze really well. I also occasionally mixed in TVP (texturized vegetable protein) and flax for some extra fiber.

Posted on: Aug 31, 2004

Ingredients

  • lbs bulk pork sausage
  • lb ground beef
  • 3 egg
  • tablespoons dried onion flakes
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 lb sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • Directions

    1. 1
      Mix all the ingredients together until thoroughly blended (it is best to use your hands or an electric mixer).
    2. 2
      Form into about 4 dozen 1 to 1 1/2 inch balls and place on a cookie sheet or broiler pan.
    3. 3
      Bake at 375°F for about 25 minutes.
    4. 4
      Once they are cool, they can be sorted into individual zip bags and frozen for a grab-and-go breakfast.
    5. 5
      NOTE: for Scotch Eggs, mold a bit of the raw meat mixture around a peeled hard-boiled egg (or eggs) and bake at 350°F for 30 minutes.

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    From: cookinpotter

    On Feb 13, 2008

    Yum! used 1/2 sausage and 1/2 ground elk (we don't use beef anymore). only had 2 eggs and used some crushed red pepper to give it a kick. used an ice cream scoop to make the balls and next time i'll line the cookie sheets w/ foil, the cheese stuck pretty good to one of the pans and it's soaking in the sink now. this is definitely something i'll keep on hand for a quick bite, thanks!

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  • From: pinkmama

    On Dec 24, 2007

    These were so terrific! My kids even loved them!

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    From: Bobtail

    On Nov 5, 2006

    Delicious! I prepared as directed by the recipe, using 1 lb mild sausage and 1 lb. hot sausage. I did one boiled egg as a Scotch egg. I did not do more as Scotch eggs as I am going to freeze these and I was unsure how the egg would freeze. In my case, a lot of grease cooked out of these during the cooking process. I guess this is good because they were still good and all that grease cooking out means lower fat content! LOL! I am going to throw the ones left over in the freezer so I can grab a couple to have at work for breakfast. BTW, these could be so versatile if you are not low carbing, which I am not. You could patty them out and have a great breakfast sandwich! Great and easy recipe! Thanks Mercy!

    6 people found this review helpful

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  • From: suzy wonton

    On Sep 10, 2004

    These a wonderful variation on the traditional sausage ball. I made these for my husband to eat on his way to work in the morning, but I may make them for the holidays this year. Thanks for the recipe!

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    Nutrition Facts

    Serving Size 1 (145g)

    Recipe makes 12 servings

    Calories 403
    Calories from Fat 259 (64%)
    Amount Per Serving %DV
    Total Fat 28.9g 44%
    Saturated Fat 12.4g 62%
    Monounsaturated Fat 11.7g
    Polyunsaturated Fat 1.9g
    Trans Fat 0.4g
    Cholesterol 169mg 56%
    Sodium 215mg 8%
    Potassium 434mg 12%
    Total Carbohydrate 1.1g 0%
    Dietary Fiber 0.1g 0%
    Sugars 0.5g
    Protein 32.8g 65%
    Vitamin A 255mcg 5%
    Vitamin B6 0.5mg 23%
    Vitamin B12 1.6mcg 25%
    Vitamin C 1mg 1%
    Vitamin E 0mcg 1%
    Calcium 167mg 16%
    Iron 2mg 12%

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