Italian Sausage Balls

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   Special equipment: 24 decorative toothpicks

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   Position a rack in the top of the oven, and preheat to 375 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment.

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   Beat the sausage, mozzarella, flour and oil in the bowl of an electric stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment until the mixture just comes together.

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   Shape the mixture into balls, using a level tablespoon for each, and set them on the prepared baking sheet at least 1 inch apart (you should have about 24).

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   Bake the sausage balls until lightly golden brown and slightly puffed, 12 to 15 minutes, turning them halfway through.

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   To serve, skewer a basil leaf (if the leaves are large, fold them in half), a pepper slice and a sausage ball onto a toothpick.

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   Repeat with the remaining toothpicks and ingredients.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.