Ingredients:

• 2 large Idaho® Potatoes, cleaned, peeled, and finely diced
• 1 pound ground pork, mild (not seasoned)
• 8 ounces mild cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1 cup spelt flour
• 2 teaspoons fresh sage, finely diced (or 1/2 teaspoon dried sage, optional)

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or spray the pan with a nonstick spray.
2. In a large bowl add the diced potatoes, ground sausage, cheese, flour, and sage if using, mixing well with your hands to incorporate evenly.
3. Using a spoon or ½ inch scoop, shape the mixture into ½ inch balls. Place on a prepared baking sheet about an inch apart.
4. *At this point, you can freeze the sausage balls by laying them on a cookie sheet and placing them in the freezer for about 1 hour until they start to firm up, and then you can transfer them to a freezer-proof container and keep them frozen for up to 3-4 months. When ready to bake, remove from the freezer and bake at 350F for about 25 - 30 minutes or until golden.*
5. Bake sausage balls in a preheated 350°F oven for 25-30 minutes or until sausage cheese balls are golden. Allow to cool before giving them to your pet. Can be kept in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.