Serve these appetizer sausage balls with side of your favorite fruit preserves or jalapeno jelly for dipping.

Sausage Balls

1 pound lean sausage, any style preferred

2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

3 cups biscuit mix

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Combine uncooked sausage and cheese; add biscuit mix and mix thoroughly.
3. Shape into 1-inch balls and place about 1 1/2-inches apart on ungreased baking sheets.
4. Bake for 20 minutes or until browned. Drain on paper towels. Serve warm.

Makes about 80 sausage balls.

To freeze: Freeze unbaked sausage balls in single layer on baking sheets. When frozen remove from pans and store in plastic zip-lock style freezer bags. Thaw 15 to 20 minutes at room temperature, then bake as above.