Sausage Hor d'Oeuvres

(Courtesy of Trisha Yearwood)

Ingredients:
1 lb. spicy pork sausage
10 oz. cheddar cheese, grated
3 c. baking mix, such as Bisquick, or self-rising flour
Kosher salt and pepper

Directions:
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

Using a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, combine the sausage, cheese and baking mix and beat on low speed until blended.  Add pepper to taste.  Shape the mixture into 1 inch balls and place them 1 inch apart on an ungreased cookie sheet.  Bake until browned, about 20 minutes.

Drain on paper towels, sprinkle with salt and serve hot, warm or at room temperature.