Ingredients:
- 2 pkgs. Maple Flavor Jimmy Dean Pork Sausage
- 1-1/2 cups all-purpose baking mix
- 16 oz. (4 cups) shredded mild Cheddar cheese
- 2/3 cup tart baking apple, peeled and coarsely grated
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted (optional)
Directions:
To toast pecans, stir constantly in a small dry skillet over medium-high heat for 3 minutes, or until lightly browned. Preheat oven to 375 F. Combine all ingredients in a large mixing bowl; stir well. Form into 1" 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.
Note: may be prepared ahead and frozen uncooked. To bake from frozen: thaw on baking sheet 15 minutes; bake in preheated oven 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Variation: for firmer texture, add 3 cups baking mix and 2 cups shredded cheese to the ingredients listed above.
Serving size:
about 6 dozen; variation - 9 dozen