Tex-Mex Cheese Balls

Yield: 100 to 120 balls

Ingredients

• 1 pound bulk sausage
• 1 pound Monterey Jack cheese, grated
• 1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder
• 2 teaspoons cumin
• 1/4 bunch cilantro, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup shallot bottoms, finely sliced
• 1 (6 ounce) can green chile peppers, chopped
• 3 cups Biscuit Baking Mix

Instructions

1. Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Combine all ingredients in a large stainless steel bowl.
3. Roll the sausage mixture into small bite size balls (about the size of large marbles). Arrange the balls on two parchment lined-half size baking sheets. (If desired the pans can be wrapped in film and frozen.)
4. Bake uncovered for 20 minutes or until the balls have a golden brown crusts.
5. Remove from oven and let cool for 10 minutes.
6. Serve with salsa or warmed nacho cheese sauce.