Appetizer Sausage Balls in Blankets

Can be made up to a week ahead, frozen, and heated when needed. Great for holiday open house or buffet table. DON'T MAKE TOO LARGE.

• Calories: 193 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup butter
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 pound pork sausage
• 2 teaspoons curry powder
• 8 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Mix in a large bowl the flour, curry, paprika, salt and cheese. With pastry blender or 2 knives used scissors fashion, cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. With hands shape into a ball. Cover and refrigerate.

Step 2

Meanwhile, shape heaping teaspoon of sausage meat into small balls. In a large skillet, over medium heat, fry until well browned. Drain thoroughly on paper towels.

Step 3

Divide dough into as many pieces as sausage balls. Then shape dough evenly around balls. Wrap and freeze.

Step 4

At Serving Time: Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Place frozen sausage balls on a cookie sheet and bake 12-15 minutes until golden. Serve with toothpicks as appetizers.