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Cheese and Sausage Appetizers

SUBMITTED 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."
RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 8 times with an average star rating of 3.6
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PREP TIME  20 Min
COOK TIME  15 Min
READY IN  35 Min

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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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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.63 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 3.63 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 3.63 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 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.63 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 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.63 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 3.63 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 3.63 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 3.63 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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