Sausage Balls

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Things I Learned This Week I Living In The South: 

1. There is a transgendered black cat on the other side of town who was born Raj, but after a series of some cat related infections and a quick surgery, now goes by Rajine (rah-gene). 

2. The addition of mayonnaise to mashed potatoes is not as odd as it sounds. And is pretty damn good. 

3. Though no snow is on the ground you can still enjoy a Christmas parade as long as the cinnamon whiskey is flowing, the pom pom winter hat is on head, and a man dressed as a giant piece of toast is wandering the streets.  

This past week I have heard the term 'sausage balls' no less than a dozen times. Apparently the holiday season does not begin until the whole of North Carolina has their hands (and mouths) on some balls.  Naturally I had to get in on this. 

Sausage Balls

RECIPE INSPIRED BY BETTY CROCKER

ingredients

3 cups Original Bisquick Mix

1 pound uncooked bulk pork sausage

4 cups shredded Sharp Cheddar cheese (16 ounces)

1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1/2 cup milk

1/2 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary leaves

1 1/2 teaspoons herbs de provence

instructions

1. Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.

2. In large bowl, mix together all ingredients using hands or spoon. Shape mixture into 1-inch balls. Place on baking sheet.

3. Working in batches, bake 20 to 25 minutes or until brown. Immediately remove from pan. Serve warm.

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CLICK BELOW FOR SOME OTHER THINGS I'VE LEARNED WHILE LIVING IN THE SOUTH

HOT SAUCE IS LIFE BLOOD AND ROASTED CAULIFLOWER

PANTIES AS CAB FARE AND TOMATO SANDWICHES

HAUNTED HOMES AND VINEGAR PIE

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