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Spicy Pimento Sausage Balls
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Spicy Pimento Sausage Balls
TOTAL TIME29 mins
SKILL LEVELBeginner
SERVINGS6-8
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About this RecipeSmithfield Hot Roll Sausage, pimentos, and pepper jack come together in these spicy, savory bites—served with whipped cream cheese and hot pepper jelly for a bold, balanced finish.
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Ingredients
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1 lb. Hot Roll Sausage
 
2 cups Baking mix
 
4 oz. Canned pimentos, drained
 
1 cup Pepper jack cheese, shredded
 
8 oz. Hot pepper jelly
 
16 oz. Whipped cream cheese
Directions
1.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2.
In a large mixing bowl or stand mixer on low, combine the sausage, baking mix, pimentos, and pepper jack cheese until fully incorporated.
3.
Form the mixture into 24 evenly sized balls.
4.
Bake the balls for about 20 minutes, or until golden brown.
5.
Combine the cream cheese and pepper jelly, reserve.
6.
Serve warm with a side bowl of the cream cheese spread, or allow to cool completely and store in an airtight container until ready to serve.
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