PIMENTO CHEESE SAUSAGE BALLS

1 lb bulk sausage
12 oz. pimento cheese

2 1/4 cup baking mix (such as Bisquick)

Dash of paprika and/or red pepper, optional

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

In a large mixing bowl, combine the sausage and pimento cheese until thoroughly well combined.

When sausage and cheese are combined add the baking mix and the paprika or red pepper, if using.

Using your hands, mix all together well, kneading if necessary, until mixture forms a large ball.

Make balls, about 1-inch in size and place on a parchment paper lined (or lightly greased) baking sheet with sides.

Bake at 350 degrees 15 to 18 minutes or until browned.

If not serving immediately, cool then place in an air-tight container and refrigerate for up to 1 week. Reheat before serving.

photo credit to  A thought and a half