Ingredients:
- 1 package Johnsonville® Mild Italian Sausage Links or Ground Sausage
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 1/3 cup dry bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
Instructions:
- Special equipment: 24 decorative toothpicks
- Position a rack in the top of the oven, and preheat to 375 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment.
- Beat the sausage, mozzarella, flour and oil in the bowl of an electric stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment until the mixture just comes together. Shape the mixture into balls, using a level tablespoon for each, and set them on the prepared baking sheet at least 1 inch apart (you should have about 24).
- Bake the sausage balls until lightly golden brown and slightly puffed, 12 to 15 minutes, turning them halfway through.
- To serve, skewer a basil leaf (if the leaves are large, fold them in half), a pepper slice and a sausage ball onto a toothpick. Repeat with the remaining toothpicks and ingredients.

