Cheese-Sausage Appetizers - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. (4 c.) shredded Cheddar cheese
1/2 lb. softened butter
2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. black pepper
8 oz. pork sausage, cooked and drained

Preparation

In large mixer bowl, combine cheese, butter, flour, salt and pepper.
Beat with electric mixer on medium-low speed.
Stir in cooked sausage.
Form dough into 1 inch balls; place on ungreased baking sheet.
Bake at 400\u00b0 for 15 to 20 minutes or until light golden brown.
Serve warm or cold.
Store in refrigerator or freezer.
Makes about 5 1/2 dozen appetizers.