Sausage Squares

Last week, I had some girlfriends over for drinks and appetizers after work. Not only was it a great chance to catch up, laugh, have some wine, and laugh a little more, knowing they were coming over helped ensure we finished all the decorating for Christmas. Can't beat that.

In addition to antipasto squares, I made these delicious sausage squares. They are entirely decadent - there is absolutely nothing about them that's the least bit figure friendly. And they are soooo very good. If you can't indulge during the holidays with good friends, when can  you?!

Ingredients:

• 1 pkg. Jones sausage, thawed (12 oz.)
• 1/4 C very finely minced onion
• Pinch black pepper
• 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
• 1 lb. Velveeta cheese, cut in small cubes
• 1 pkg. cocktail rye bread (sm. squares)

Method:

1. Preheat oven to 400.
2. Fry sausage and onion in saute pan, then drain well.
3. Stir in pepper and garlic powder, stir to combine.
4. Continue to cook on low heat while slowly adding small cubes of cheese. Cook and stir until smooth.
5. Spread on cocktail rye squares and bake for 10 minutes.