Sausage Balls
Recipe courtesy Paula Deen
1 (1-pound) package ground sausage
3 cups baking mix (recommended: Bisquick)
4 cups grated sharp Cheddar
1/8 tablespoon pepper
 
Dip:
1 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon mustard
 

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Spray a baking sheet with vegetable oil cooking spray.
 
Combine all ingredients in a large glass bowl. Mix well with your fingers. The mixture will be very 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.

Recipe Summary
Difficulty: Easy
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Yield: 5 dozen sausage balls, about 1 cup dip

Episode#: PA0507
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