Holiday parties and Christmas dinners are so much fun. It's a chance to try out new appetizer recipes and share family favorites that are not normally seen at the family table throughout the year. Finger foods and appetizers are especially popular on holiday buffets this time of the year.
Sausage Cheese Balls
These quick and nutritious protein packed snacks are easy and relatively cheap to make. They bake quickly and can be frozen for up to three months. Down in the South, these little mighty morsels have become a holiday staple. These can be served at parties or few a afternoon snack. They are also quite popular for Christmas Day brunch.
The most famous recipe is the Bisquick sausage cheese ball recipe, but there are many other varieties. For those that would rather stay from pork, consider using ground beef, ground turkey or chicken cooked with sage, onion and garlic. If desired, use a variety of cheeses. The traditional recipe calls for cheddar. However a mixture of colby, monterey jack and mozzarella can be used too. Most recipes call for a balance between the meat and the cheese.Some families prefer 1 part meat to 2 or 3 parts cheese. It's all a matter of personal preference. For a fun twist to a plateful of sausage balls, provide a variety of dipping sauces: honey mustard, spicy mustard, BBQ sauce, cocktail sauce, ranch dressing, ketchup and marinara sauce.
