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Jimmy Dean Sausage Cheese Balls


"Making appetizers is fun and easy with these cute and tasty sausage balls. They can even be made ahead of time, and frozen. Just thaw and bake when you need them!"
Original recipe yield: 6 dozen.
Servings:
36

INGREDIENTS:

  • 2 (16 ounce) packages Regular Flavor Jimmy Dean Pork Sausage
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose baking mix
  • 4 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped celery
  • 2 teaspoons black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic (optional)

DIRECTIONS:

  1. Preheat oven to 375 F. Combine all ingredients in a large mixing bowl; stir well. Form into 1inch balls. Place on ungreased baking sheet; bake 18-20 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from oven; cool 5 minutes before removing from pan. Serve with cocktail forks or toothpicks.


Note:

may be prepared ahead and frozen uncooked. To bake from frozen: thaw on baking sheet 15 minutes; bake in preheated oven 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.

Variation:

for firmer texture, add 3 cups baking mix and 2 cups shredded cheese to the ingredients listed above.