Appetizer recipe: Cheese Meatballs

Ingredients

* 3 cups (12 ounces) finely shredded cheddar cheese

* 1 cup biscuit/baking mix

* 1/2 teaspoon salt

* 1/4 teaspoon pepper

* 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

* 1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)

Directions

* In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1-in. balls. Place meatballs on a greased rack in a shallow baking pan.

* Bake at 400° for 12-15 minutes or until the meat is no longer pink; drain. Yield: about 4 dozen.