These are really good. I’ve had them twice in the past few months - once for a bridal shower, and then again for a Christmas party. Both times they werre a hit and every single one was eaten.
Sausage Balls
1 lb. ground sausage
2 cups Bisquick
3/4 lbs. sharp cheese, grated
Mix all ingredients together and knead well. Form into tiny balls. Chill. Bake about 15 minutes at 350 degrees. Makes about 90 balls.
Recently when I was in Georgia visiting my mother, we had a bridal shower for one of my nieces. My mother made these Crispy Cheese Wafers for the shower, and they were delicious! As a matter of fact, I had some of them for lunch that day.
Crispy Cheese Wafers
1/2 lb. sharp cheese, shredded
2 sticks butter
2 cups flour
3/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp red pepper
dash of chili powder
2 cups Rice Krispies
Mix all ingredients well and make into small balls. Place on a cookie sheet and flatten with a fork. Bake at 325 degrees for 10-15 minutes. Can be made ahead and stored in refrigerator in an airtight container.
Here’s an easy appetizer to take to one of those many holiday parties:
BLT Bites
2 dozen cherry tomatoes
1 lb. bacon, cooked and crumbled
1/2 cup mayonaise
1/3 cup green onion, chopped finely
3 Tablespoons Parmesan cheese, grated
3 Tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped finely
Cut a small slice off the top of each tomato. Scoop out and discard the pulp. Invert the tomatoes on a paper towel to drain while you make the filling. In a small bowl, combine all the remaining ingredients and mix well. Spoon into the tomatoes and refrigerate for 2-3 hours before serving. You can garnish with a sprig of celergy or sprinkle a little Parmesan cheese on top.
