MaMaw's Sausage Balls

Step 1 -Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

Step 2 -Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 3 -In a medium nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, add the oil.

Step 4 -Add the bell peppers to the hot oil and cook, while stirring occasionally, until tender, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 5 -Transfer the bell peppers from the heat and set them aside.

Step 6 -In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, add the sausage and the cream cheese and beat on high speed until well-combined, about 2 minutes.

Step 7 -Add the bell peppers and the cheddar cheese to the sausage mixture and beat on medium speed until well-incorporated, about 1 minute.

Step 8 -In a medium bowl, add the baking mix, the onion powder, and the garlic powder and whisk to combine.

Step 9 -Gradually add the dry ingredients mixture to the sausage mixture, while beating on low speed, until well-incorporated, about 2 minutes.

Step 10 -Roll the sausage mixture into 1-inch balls and place them about 1 inch apart on the prepared baking sheets.

Step 11 -Transfer the baking sheets to the refrigerator and let the sausage balls chill for 15 minutes.

Step 12 -Bake the sausage balls in the oven, one baking sheet at a time, until they are golden-brown and cooked through to 160 degrees F, about 20 minutes.

Step 13 -Transfer the cooked sausage balls to a clean platter and garnish with the scallions.

Step 14 -Serve with the dipping sauce.