Monster Eyes

Ingredients

• 3 cups all-purpose baking mix
• 1 pound ground mild or hot pork sausage
• 1 (10-ounce) block extra-sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded (we used Cracker Barrel)
• 54 small pimiento-stuffed olives

Preparation

1. 1. Preheat oven to 400°.
2. 2. Combine baking mix, sausage, and cheese in a big bowl. Stir with a wooden spoon until blended.
3. 3. Shape sausage mixture into 1-inch balls, and place on lightly greased baking sheets. Press 1 olive deeply into each ball. Reroll using the palms of your hands if you need to reshape. Bake at 400° for 22 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove baking sheets from the oven using oven mitts.
4. Make-Ahead Tip: Freeze Monster Eyes in an airtight container up to 1 month. To reheat, place frozen balls on an ungreased baking sheet, and bake at 350° for 10 minutes or until heated through.