Susan Orlean’s- Party Cheese Balls

On this episode of Your Mama’s Kitchen, Susan Orlean shares vivid memories of her mama’s kitchen and how her parents used food to connect to their own memories of Hungary — a place they had to flee only to never return.  It’s no surprise Susan had such strong powers of recollection.  As the author of books like The Orchid Thief and The Library, Susan writes about memory, place, and the poetry of everyday life like no one else. 

Susan’s mom was a superb cook and I look forward to road testing her mama’s recipe for the cheese balls she served as a crowd pleasing appetizer. You will want to try them too!!!

Listen, and as always, let us know whatcha think!

Ingredients

Makes 20

1 cup Bisquick

1/2 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese

2 T mayonnaise (Hellman's)

1/3 cup milk

1 T garlic powder (NOT GARLIC SALT!) (emphasis is my mom's)

Chopped parsley, about 1 T

STEP 1

Mix all ingredients together. Roll into balls the size of a walnut. Bake in greased pan at 400 degrees until lightly browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Makes 20.

Michele’s Kitchen Notes

Nothing better than a quick, family tested, party ready recipe! I can wait to try these while entertaining this summer. I may try adding in some seasonal herbs or even some bacon crumbles or sausage and serve for breakfast or brunch.