Holiday Tasting Party Recipes

RECIPE NAME: SAUSAGE BALLS WITH DIP

INGREDIENTS:
1 (1 lb.) package ground breakfast sausage
3 cups baking mix (recommended: Bisquick)
2 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese
1/8 tsp. pepper

DIP:
1 cup mayonnaise
1 Tbs. mustard

HOW TO MAKE THIS:
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray. Combine all ingredients in a large bowl. Mix well with your fingers. The mixture will be crumbly. Form into 1 inch balls, squeezing the mixture so it holds together, then rolling it between the palms of your hands to form balls. Place the balls on the baking sheet. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes or until golden brown. To prevent sticking, move the balls with a spatula halfway through cooking. To make the dip, combine the mayonnaise and mustard. Serve with sausage balls.

MY TIP:
These can be formed ahead and refrigerated, but don't cook ahead and refrigerate and then reheat as these won't taste as fresh. I adapted this recipe from Paula Deen's Sausage Ball recipe by cutting the cheddar cheese from 4 cups to 2 cups so the mix holds together better when being formed. This recipe makes about 5 dozen sausage balls and about 1 cup of dip. Make double what you think you will need as these go fast when fresh!

MY NAME: Amanda Sheren