Southern Living Sausage Balls

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 400F (200C).

2. 2

   Line a rimmed baking sheet with baking paper.

3. 3

   In a food processor, pulse together the flour, baking powder, salt, pepper, and cayenne until combined.

4. 4

   Add the butter and pulse about a dozen times until mixture resembles coarse meal.

5. 5

   Add the sausage and cheddar cheese and pulse until combined, about 1/2 dozen pulses.

6. 6

   Transfer mixture to bowl and stir in buttermilk until combined.

7. 7

   Working with wet hands, roll 1 tablespoon dough at a time into 1 1/4-inch balls and place, evenly spaced, on baking sheet.

8. 8

   Bake until golden brown, 20 to 22 minutes, rotating baking sheet halfway through baking.

9. 9

   Transfer baking sheet to wire rack and let balls cool for 5 minutes.

10. 10

    Serve warm.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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