Jimmy Dean Maple Apple Sausage Balls
- 2 packages Maple Flavor Jimmy Dean Pork Sausage
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose baking mix
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted (optional)
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2/3 cup tart baking apple, peeled and coarsely grated
- 16 ounces shredded mild Cheddar cheese
- Preheat oven to 375u0b0 F. Combine all ingredients in a large mixing bowl; stir well. Form into 1-inch balls. Place on ungreased baking sheet; bake 18 to 20 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from oven; cool 5 minutes before removing from pan. Serve with cocktail forks or toothpicks.
- Note: Sausage Balls may be prepared ahead and frozen uncooked. To bake from frozen. thaw on baking sheet 15 minutes; bake in preheated oven 20 to 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.
- Note: To toast pecans, stir constantly in a small dry skillet over medium-high heat for 3 minutes, or until lightly browned.
maple flavor, baking mix, pecans, cinnamon, tart baking apple, cheddar cheese
Taken from www.myrecipes.com/recipe/jimmy-dean-maple-apple-sausage-balls (may not work)