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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."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 3.7 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (12)

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 3.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 2, 2010 by suz   view full review
Have made twice now. First time - good. Second time - reallllly good! Differences: mixed...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 13, 2007 by Jody D.   view full review
I made these for a New years Eve get-together, and they turned out very good and everyone...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 12, 2006 by MARGX2   view full review
I gave them a 3, but the others who ate these thought they were a 5, so I rated them a 4. My...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 20, 2009 by emmas grandma   view full review
We use uncooked sausage and they come out a little moister. Mix with hands to get flour well...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 3.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 16, 2007 by Jennifer   view full review
I have to say I was extremely disappointed in this recipe because the dough when cooked was...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 18, 2007 by Laurie   view full review
I loved these, I couldn't stop eating them. However, I only put a pinch of cayenne because I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 5, 2007 by Mayelle   view full review
I can't give them a 5 because I have to eat them myself to do that! but my boyfriend enjoyed...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 23, 2009 by busymom   view full review
These were alright. They seemed to have too much flour and not enough seasoning. The...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 4, 2009 by firefighterlady7   view full review
These were a huge success at my office, everyone loved them, although I was a little nervous...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 25, 2008 by Gina S.   view full review
These were just ok..my family didn't really go for them, although I thought they were OK...

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