Johnsonville Sausage Balls

Ingredients

• 1 package (16 ounces) JOHNSONVILLE Hot Italian Ground Sausage or 1 package (19 ounces) JOHNSONVILLE Hot Italian Hot Sausage, casings removed
• 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
• 1-1/4 cups baking mix (Bisquick® or Jiffy®)
• 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
• 1/4 cup finely chopped mushroom
• 1/4 cup milk

Cooking Instructions

1. In a skillet, cook and crumble sausage over medium heat until sausage is browned and the internal temperature is 160°F; about 10 minutes. Drain if desired.
2. In a large bowl, combine the sausage, cheese, baking mix, onion, mushrooms and milk; mix well.
3. Shape mixture into 36 walnut-size balls; place on a greased baking sheet.
4. Bake at 350°F until lightly browned; 15-20 minutes.
5. Remove from oven; let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
6. Serve with barbeque or chutney sauce.