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Cheese and Sausage Appetizers

By: Debbie Hogan  
"I got this recipe from a home economics instructor when I was teaching in Oklahoma. I think it represents the Southwest because of its spicy flavor. It can be used as an appetizer before a Mexican meal or served as a snack."

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Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
35 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 22 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 pound shredded Cheddar cheese, room temperature
  • 1/2 pound butter or margarine, softened
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black or cayenne pepper
  • 8 ounces pork sausage, cooked and drained

Directions

  1. In large mixer bowl, combine cheese, butter, flour, salt and pepper. Beat with electric mixer on medium-low speed. Stir in cooked sausage. Form dough into 1-in. balls; place on ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 400 degrees F for 15-20 minutes or until light golden brown. Serve warm or cold. Store in refrigerator or freezer.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 13, 2007 by Jody D. 
I made these for a New years Eve get-together, and they turned out very good and everyone... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 12, 2006 by MARGX2 
I gave them a 3, but the others who ate these thought they were a 5, so I rated them a 4. My... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 16, 2007 by Jennifer 
I have to say I was extremely disappointed in this recipe because the dough when cooked was... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 20, 2009 by emmas grandma 
We use uncooked sausage and they come out a little moister. Mix with hands to get flour well... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 18, 2007 by Laurie 
I loved these, I couldn't stop eating them. However, I only put a pinch of cayenne because I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 23, 2009 by busymom 
These were alright. They seemed to have too much flour and not enough seasoning. The... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 4, 2009 by firefighterlady7 
These were a huge success at my office, everyone loved them, although I was a little nervous... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 25, 2008 by Gina S. 
These were just ok..my family didn't really go for them, although I thought they were OK... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 1, 2007 by Jamie 
Served this at a party - some people loved it others thought it was bland. I will try again... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 5, 2007 by Mayelle 
I can't give them a 5 because I have to eat them myself to do that! but my boyfriend enjoyed... MORE

 
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