Sausage Balls

(from Lucianolinda’s recipe box)

Source: Arkansas Democrat Gazette- Kelly Brant

Categories: Appetizers- snacks

Ingredients

  • 1 to 1 1/4 lbs. hot or mild Italian sausage, casings removed if using links
  • 3 cups baking mix, such as Bisquick
  • 3 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 375 degrees. Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In the bowl of a stand mixer, or a large bowl, combine sausage, baking mix and cheeses. Mix on low speed with paddle attachment or using your hands until well combined. Mixture will be dry and crumbly. Form into bite-size balls, squeezing mixture to it holds together, then rolling it between the palms of your hands to form balls.
  3. Place balls on baking sheets. Bake 20 to 22 minutes or until golden brown.
  4. Serve warm or at room temperature. (Leftovers can be frozen for up to 1 month. Reheat the frozen balls in a 350 degree oven for 10 5o 12 minutes.)
  5. makes about 4 dozen

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