Savory, pizza flavored snacks are first formed into little balls, baked crisp, then served with a hot pizza flavored sauce as a dip. You can prepare the Pizza Dips ahead and reheat them before serving.

For 4 Dozen Snacks You Will Need:

1/2 lb. bulk breakfast sausage
2 c. all purpose flour
1/4 c. grated Parmesan cheese
2 tsp. mixed Italian dried herbs (basil, oregano, marjoram)
1 tsp. salt
2/3 c. vegetable oil
1/3 - 1/2 c. ice water
Hot pizza dipping sauce (recipe follows)
sliced tomatoes & celery sticks
Mint leaves for garnish

1. Brown meat in frying pan. Drain excess fat.

2. Combine flour, cheese, herbs and salt in mixing bowl. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

3. Add sausage. Mix until evenly distributed. Sprinkle with ice water and stir until dough is just moist enough to handle.

4. Shape into 1" balls. Place on ungreased cookie sheet. (This much can be done ahead if desired.)

5. Bake at 450 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes or until lightly browned. Serve hot with hot dipping sauce. Accompany with sliced tomato and celery sticks. Garnish with sprig of mint.

HOT DIPPING SAUCE:

In saucepan combine 1 cup tomato sauce with 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, 1 tablespoon oil, 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano leaves, 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Heat to simmering. Keep warm while serving.

TIPS: You can prepare Pizza Dips, cover, refrigerate and bake later. Or you can bake and freeze them, re-heating them before serving.