Christmas Recipes: Sausage Balls

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What follows might be the easiest holiday recipe of all time.  It wasn't New Year's or Christmas at our house without sausage balls.  They go especially well with anything bubbly like champagne, beer, or sparkling cider.  I made a batch for our annual beer tasting Christmas Party and they were gone in approximately six seconds.

These are good with regular breakfast sausage from the grocery store, but they are extra-fantastic made with country sausage or homemade breakfast sausage. (recipe after the jump)
Sausage Balls

• 1 lb breakfast sausage
• 10 ounces shredded cheddar cheese (you can shred your own or use the bag cheese)
• 2 cups of Bisquick
• a touch of water

Preheat oven to 350.

Mix cheese and Bisquick, add sausage.

Mix with your hands until all ingredients are fully incorporated.  Add enough water just to get most of the Bisquick incorporated if necessary.

Use your hands to form into one inch balls.  Place on ungreased cookie sheets, leaving about an inch between each ball (they spread out a little bit).  Bake for about 20 minutes or until golden brown.  Let them cool for a couple of minutes before serving - people tend to snarf them down, so they're better if they're warm but not blazing hot.

Makes about 36 balls.