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Texas Surprise
 
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 25 Minutes
Ready In: 40 Minutes
Servings: 6
You won't find another sausage appetizer recipe quite like this one! From Garlic Lover's Greatest Hits. For a shortcut version, buy prepeeled garlic.
Ingredients:
50 garlic cloves
boiling water
1 jalapeno, chopped
6 garlic cloves, crushed
6 ounces hot sausage, at room temperature
6 ounces mild sausage, at room temperature
2 1/4 cups buttermilk baking mix
12 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded, at room temperature
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 325°F.
2. Place garlic cloves in boiling water.
3. Blanch 3-4 minutes.
4. Drain.
5. Peel and set aside.
6. Combine jalapeno, crushed garlic (NOT the cloves you just peeled), sausages and baking mix in food processor.
7. Process until well combined.
8. Add cheese and process until just combined.
9. Shape mixture into balls.
10. Press a peeled garlic clove into the center of each ball.
11. Place on ungreased baking sheet.
12. Bake 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
13. These may be frozen after shaping. Bake them without thawing, but increase time an additional 5-10 minutes.
By RecipeOfHealth.com