Recipe: Pizza Dips

PIZZA DIPS

1/2 lb. bulk breakfast sausage
2 cups flour
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 tsp. mixed Italian dried herbs (basil, oregano, marjoram)
1 tsp. salt
2/3 cup shortening
1/3 to 1/2 cup ice water
Hot pizza dipping sauce, recipe follows
Sliced tomatoes and celery sticks

Brown meat in fying pan. Drain excess fat.

Combine flour, cheese, herbs and salt in a mixing bowl. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add sausage. Mix until evenly distributed. Sprinkle with ice water and stir until dough is just moist enough to handle. Shape into 1-inch balls. Place on ungreased cookie sheet.

Bake at 450 for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned.

Serve hot with dipping sauce.

DIPPING SAUCE:
14 oz. can tomato sauce
1 tsp. oregano
1/2 tsp. basil
2 to 3 Tbsp. sugar

Combine and microwave slightly to warm.