Keto Sausage Puffs Recipe

Prep time: 15 minutes | Cook time: 18–20 minutes | Yields: About 20 to 24 puffs

1 lb ground sausage (breakfast sausage or regular ground pork works great)
1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
4 large eggs (coconut flour requires a lot of eggs for moisture!)
⅓ cup coconut flour * ¼ cup (½ stick) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
½ teaspoon salt & ½ teaspoon black pepper (or more to taste)

Preheat & Prep: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper so the cheese doesn't stick to the pan.
Brown the Sausage: As shown in the ingredient picture, you'll want to cook your sausage first! Heat a skillet over medium heat, add the ground sausage, and cook until completely browned and crumbled. Drain any excess grease and set it aside to cool slightly.
Mix the Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the 4 eggs, the melted (but not piping hot) butter, salt, and pepper.
Add the Coconut Flour: Sprinkle the coconut flour into the egg mixture and whisk thoroughly. Important: Let the batter sit for about 3 to 5 minutes. Coconut flour is highly absorbent and needs a few minutes to soak up the liquids and thicken into a proper binder.
Fold it Together: Once the batter has thickened, use a spatula to fold in your cooked, crumbled sausage and the shredded cheddar cheese. Mix until all the ingredients are evenly coated and clump together.
Scoop the Puffs: Using a cookie scoop or a spoon, portion the mixture into roughly 1.5-inch balls and place them on your prepared baking sheet. Leave a little bit of space between each puff.
Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 18 to 20 minutes, or until the puffs are golden brown on the outside and firm to the touch.
Serve: Let them cool on the baking sheet for just a couple of minutes before serving. They are fantastic warm!

Spicy Puffs: Use "Hot" ground breakfast sausage and add a pinch of cayenne pepper or a dash of hot sauce to the egg mixture.
The "Cream Cheese" Secret: You might notice a little unlabeled bowl of white cream in the bottom right corner of the graphic! Serving these with a side of sour cream for dipping, or mixing 2 tablespoons of softened cream cheese directly into the batter, adds fantastic richness.
Meal Prep: These store wonderfully! Keep them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days and just pop them in the microwave or air fryer for a few seconds to reheat.

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