Got Balls?

I hated the idea of sausage balls as a kid--- and cheese balls too. I mean, who would want to eat a big ole ball of cheese or sausage?  Ugghh...

Well, somewhere along the way, I grew to love all cheeses... and eventually sausage (the hotter the better)--  Yeah, I am thrilled with loving all those calories... but it's the holiday season, right?

I had put it off as long as I could... sausage balls were made tonight.  However, I tried out a new recipe (found on Pinterest- of course, as Dave would say) that uses cream cheese (seriously? the devil you say) in addition to my favorite sharp cheddar cheese- damn you Pinterest!  The cream cheese is quite nice in the recipe and this will continue... next holiday season!

And since I live my life in "Seinfeld" and "SNL" references, I give you my recipe for Schweddy Sausage Balls....

1 lb hot sausage, uncooked
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1 1/4 cups Bisquick
4 oz cheddar cheese, shredded
2 tsp red pepper flakes
1 tsp garlic powder
cracked black pepper

1. Preheat oven to 400
2.  Mix ingredients and form into walnut size balls.  There is simply NO easy way to form these balls-- be prepared to get your hands on those balls- I use foil on my baking sheet to keep the grease from ruining my bakeware!
3.  Bake for 18-21 minutes or until brown. 


Yes, Schweddy Sausage Balls are a Dave fave...even this new recipe--  in fact, I sent him north with a baggie filled when we first began dating... the way to a man's heart is through his tummy!  :)