Sausage hors d'oeuvres

MAKES 50 APPETIZERS

1 pound spicy pork sausage meat

10 ounces Cheddar cheese, grated

3 cups baking mix, such as Bisquick

Salt and ground black pepper, to taste

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

In a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine the sausage, cheese and baking mix. Beat at low speed until blended. Season with salt and pepper.

Shape the mixture into 1-inch balls and arrange them 1 inch apart on a dry baking sheet. Bake for 20 minutes, or until browned. Drain on paper towels, then serve hot or at room temperature.

Note: These easy, oddly addictive appetizers can be cooked, then frozen for later use

From Trisha Yearwood's Georgia Cooking in an Oklahoma Kitchen

Nutrition facts per serving: 83 calories, 6 g fat, 1 g saturated fat, 6 mg cholesterol, 5 g carbohydrates, 3 g protein, 130 mg sodium, 0 g fiber