Jimmy Dean Sausage Cheese Balls

Jimmy Dean Sausage Cheese Balls

These cute sausage balls are easy to make for a fun appetizer. They can be prepared ahead and frozen uncooked.?Just thaw and bake when you need them!

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Additional Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Yield:
6 dozen
Servings:
36

Ingredients

  • 2 (16 ounce) packages Regular Flavor Jimmy Dean Pork Sausage
  • 4 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose baking mix
  • ½ cup finely chopped onion
  • ½ cup finely chopped celery
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic (Optional)
  • 2 teaspoons black pepper

Directions

Step 1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 2
Combine sausage, cheese, baking mix, onion, celery, garlic, and black pepper in a large mixing bowl; stir well until combined. Form into balls about 1-inch in diameter; place on an ungreased baking sheet.

Step 3
Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 20 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (71 degrees C). Cool on the pan for 5 minutes before serving with cocktail forks or toothpicks.