SAUSAGE BISCUITS

1/2 lb. bulk pork breakfast sausage
1 1/2 cups biscuit baking mix (Bisquick)
4 oz. (1 cup) grated cheddar cheese
1 large egg
2 Tbsp. milk
1/4 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
1/8 tsp. dried thyme
1/8 tsp. ground black pepper

Cook sausage six to eight minutes over moderate heat, breaking up with a spoon until meat is no longer pink. Drain in a strainer.

In a large bowl, combine biscuit mix, cheese and sausage with a fork.

In a small bowl, beat remaining ingredients with a fork. Add sausage mixture; blend well with hands.

Shape mixture into 20-24 balls, using one tablespoon of batter for each. Place 2-inches apart on an ungreased baking sheet, flatten each ball slightly.

Bake 20 minutes or until lightly browned.

May be frozen and reheated.

Makes 20-24 biscuits
From: Margaret M. Hillard, Salisbury, North Carolina
Source: National Hot Dog and Sausage Council