Sizzlin' Jalapeno Sausage Balls

Total Time: 55 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
• 3 cups bisquick baking mix
• 2 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 1 lb sweet italian sausage, casings removed
• 3 tablespoons cold butter, cut into small bits
• 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped

Recipe

• 1 preheat the oven to 375°; grease two baking sheets well with butter or coat with cooking spray.
• 2 dipping sauce: in a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise and mustard; cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until the sausage balls are ready to serve.
• 3 sausage balls: in a large bowl, knead together all of the sausage ball ingredients until well combined.
• 4 if the mixture seems dry, add 1-2 tablespoons water, as needed to bring the mixture together.
• 5 form the mixture into 1 1/4-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheets.
• 6 take care that the sausage balls don't touch, as that will make them take longer to cook.
• 7 bake until they are golden all over, about 25 minutes.
• 8 set the sausage balls on paper towels to drain off excess grease, then place them on a pretty platter with some cocktail sticks so people don't have to eat them with their fingers.
• 9 serve warm with the mustard-mayo sauce for dipping.