Jimmy Dean Hickory Sausage Cheese Balls

• 2 packages Hickory Smoke Flavor Jimmy Dean Pork Sausage
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose baking mix
• 16 ounces (4 cups) shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
• 1/2 cup finely chopped celery
• 1/4 cup finely chopped chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic

1. 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 20 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from oven; cool 5 minutes before removing from pan.
2. Cheese balls may be prepared ahead and frozen uncooked. To bake from frozen: Thaw on baking sheet 15 minutes; bake in preheated oven 25 minutes or until golden brown.
3. For firmer texture, add 3 cups baking mix and 2 cups shredded cheese to ingredients listed above.

hickory smoke flavor, baking mix, cheddar cheese, onion, celery, peppers, garlic

Taken from www.myrecipes.com/recipe/jimmy-dean-hickory-sausage-cheese-balls (may not work)