Appetizers

Maple Sausage Apple Cheese Balls

25 Mins
6 Ingredients
Maple Sausage Apple Cheese Balls Appetizer Recipe - Jimmy Dean

Ingredients

1 package Jimmy Dean® Premium Maple Pork Sausage Roll

¼ cup chopped pecans

2 cups (8 ounces) shredded sharp cheddar cheese

¾ cup all-purpose baking mix

1/3 cup coarsely grated, peeled Granny Smith apple

½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Try this savory mix of Jimmy Dean® Maple Pork Sausage, Granny Smith apples, and cheddar cheese to wow guests at your next dinner party.

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Cook pecans in small skillet over MEDIUM-HIGH heat 2-3 minutes or until lightly toasted, stirring constantly. Place in large bowl.
  2. Add remaining ingredients; mix just until blended.
  3. Shape into 36 (1-inch) balls; place in single layer in 2 lightly greased shallow baking pans.
  4. Bake 12-14 minutes or until done (160°F). Serve with toothpicks.