Jimmy Dean Sausage Balls

I spent a lot of years living in NC. These were a staple at EVERY get together!
Now that I am thinking about them, they have never made it one of our parties here in MA...I know what I am bringing to the next party!

This is a Jimmy Dean recipe, or Bisquick, however you want to look at it

Jimmy Dean Sausage Cheese Balls

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.

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