Begin by cooking and crumbling the ground sausage until it's fully cooked and no longer pink. Drain any excess fat.
a mixing bowl, combine baking mix, shredded cheddar cheese, baking powder, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes if using.
Fold the cooked and crumbled sausage into the dry mixture, ensuring an even distribution.
Drizzle melted butter over the mixture and add milk. Mix until a dough forms.
Use your hands to form small balls from the dough mixture. Place them on a baking sheet.
Bake the Cheddar Bay Sausage Balls in the oven until they're golden brown and cooked through.
Once baked, let the sausage balls cool slightly before serving. They're perfect as an appetizer or a tasty snack.