Chorizo Bites with Cheese
This Mexican version of classic sausage balls combines chorizo and Sargento Cheese to make an appetizer or brunch dish with a kick that is sure to impress.
Ingredients
- 1 pound chorizo removed from casings and allowed to sit at room temperature 15-20 min.
- 1 pound 4 Cheese Mexican Sargento two packages, shredded
- 3¼ cup Bisquick or similar baking mix
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 3-4 shakes red pepper flakes optional, and according to desired heat
Instructions
- Mix all ingredients in large mixing bowl with hands (using food prep gloves) until well blended.
- Shape loosely into approximately 1” balls and place on baking sheet (lined with parchment paper or sprayed with non-stick spray) with about 1” of space between each ball.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 15-18 minutes or until lightly browned on bottom.
Notes
Makes about 8 balls. Can be made ahead and refrigerated up to 3-5 days or frozen up to 3-4 weeks. Thaw, if necessary and reheat in 375 degree oven about 5 minutes, or until heated thoroughly. These are very flavorful on their own, but if a dipping sauce is desired we recommend a chipotle ranch sauce.
Nutrition
Serving: 4chorizo ballsCalories: 231kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 11gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 36mgSodium: 391mgPotassium: 58mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 307IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 186mgIron: 1mg
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