Sausage Balls

Sausage balls are great for appetizers, especially at holidays or during the big game in Football season. Of course, anytime is a good time to make these, for a snack, or when company is coming over. The quick and easy, and oh so good!

1 pound sausage
1 pound sharp cheddar cheese; grated
3 cups baking mix; (ie: Bisquick)
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• Allow the grated cheese to come to room temperature, or place in the microwave for a few seconds until softened.
• Mix all ingredients together and mold into small balls.
• Place the balls onto an ungreased baking sheet, and bake in a preheated oven for 10 minutes at 350°F

Notes: Allowing the cheese to warm up will cause the oils in the cheese to act as a binding agent with the sausage and baking mix. Further, the grease from the sausage will moisten the baking mix, so don't worry about adding water. Just use the heat from your hands to bind the ingredients into a ball.

Go wild! Add some finely chopped onion to the mix, or spice it up a bit with a dash of cayenne pepper.