Lolly's Sausage Balls

Most of us have eaten our weight in sausage balls.  These little bites of goodness are made slightly differently than your run of the mill recipe.  I doubled the amount I usually make and the result was 123 walnut sized sausage balls.  Your mileage may vary.  The recipe easily halves.  If you have a stand mixer with a dough hook, USE IT!  It makes a breeze of combining the ingredients.

2 lbs. breakfast sausage (hot, medium or mild)

4 cups baking mix (Bisquick, etc.)

4 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese

1/2 t. granulated garlic

1/2 t. dry mustard

1/4 t. cayenne pepper

1/4 cup water

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  

Combine all ingredients in a LARGE bowl or in the bowl of a standing mixer.  When all the ingredients are thoroughly combined, begin to roll into walnut sized balls and place on grease baking sheets.

Bake 15 - 17 minutes or until golden brown and the sausage is cooked through.