1 lb. Jimmy Dean sausage
1/2 tsp. sweet basil
1/3 c. water chestnuts, minced

Combine well. Shape into large marbles. Put in baking dish and sprinkle paprika over. Bake at 375 degrees for 15 minutes; drain off fat. Turn over, sprinkle again with paprika and bake 15 minutes (each side 15 minutes).

DIP FOR MEAT BALLS:

1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese
1/2 c. sour cream
1 1/2 tsp. curry powder
1 tsp. lemon juice
3/4 c. chutney

Mix well. Can be put in blender. Servings: I used this amount for 8 people but also had other hors d'oeuvres to offer.