These little one bite appetizers are the bomb! Proof that gluten free does not have to be complicated, this easy recipe is perfect for all your party and game day get togethers. You may want to make a double batch, they’re that good!
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I used Premio Mild Italian Sausage [1] in this recipe, but you can change it up and use a sweet or hot sausage, just check ingredients for gluten.
For the pancake/biscuit mix I used and recommend Better Batter [2]. It works well in this recipe, and no one will know it’s gluten free! Plus, this mix has so many other uses, you know the extra won’t go to waste.
Ingredients:
- 2 tbsp. onion, small dice
- 2 tbsp. celery, small dice
- 1 tsp. olive oil
- 1/2 cup mild cheddar cheese
- 3 tbsp. gluten free pancake/biscuit mix [3]
- 1/4 tsp. garlic powder
- 1/8 tsp. crushed red pepper
- 6 oz. mild Italian sausage (about 2 links), casing removed
- 1/4 cup egg whites
- cooking spray
- 1/2 cup gluten free BBQ sauce [4], for serving
Preparation:
Chop the onion and celery into 1/4″ pcs. Add to a small nonstick skillet [5] with 1 tsp. olive oil and cook over medium heat until translucent. Set aside to cool.
In the same skillet, partially cook the sausage.
Transfer the sausage, onion and celery to an electric chopper [6] and pulse a few times to break it up.
Mix the cheese, pancake/biscuit mix [7], garlic powder and crushed red pepper together in a small bowl.
Add the sausage, onion and celery mixture with 1/4 cup egg whites.
Using your hands, gently toss and mix everything together without squeezing.
Preheat the oven to 375º. Line a sheet pan [8] with foil and mist with cooking spray. Form 1-inch meatballs and arrange them on the sheet pan with space in between.
Bake for 15 minutes, turning once.
Drain on paper towels.
Transfer to a serving tray [9] with your favorite gluten free BBQ sauce [10] for dipping. You can prepare ahead and reheat in the microwave before serving.
Notes ♪♫ This post was inspired by a recipe on Taste of Home [11]. That’s right, you don’t always need a gluten free recipe or special cookbook. In fact, only one ingredient substitute was needed to make this recipe gluten free, and you can whip up a batch in under an hour!