Beef Chorizo and Mexican Cheese Cheese Ball Recipe

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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.

chorizo sausage balls on plate — Spicy Chorizo Sausage Balls

If your life is anything like mine, the rest of the year will be an exciting time full of holidays parties with friends, family, and coworkers. Heaven knows you can't show up for any of the parties empty-handed, but making appetizers week after week for the entire holiday season can be exhausting!

The best way to tackle the task is to go with effortless finger foods like sausage balls that, as an added bonus, can be made ahead and frozen for events down the road.

Chorizo Sausage Balls

Sausage balls are a bit of a tradition for our family. Not only do we make them for parties, but they are also what we eat Christmas morning to hold us over until "the big meal."

They're taken out of the freezer in the morning, put on a pan and warmed in the oven. Then tossed into a basket to take into the living room to be munched on while opening presents. How easy is that?

This version is a little twist on the classic sausage balls. We replaced the usual sausage with flavorful Mexican chorizo and in place of the classic cheddar we used Sargento® Shreds 4 Cheese Mexican Blend. Find a coupon to save at Publix below! We added cumin, chili powder, and red pepper flakes to give it that kick and the flavors are out of this world!

Chorizo bites are so easy to make

When I tell you these sausage balls easy to make, I'm not kidding. All you have to do is combine all the ingredients in a big bowl, and shape them into little 1-inch balls.

Put them on a greased cookie sheet, and bake them at 350 until slightly browned on the bottom. Voila! They're plenty moist and tasty on their own, but if you want something to dip them in, they're great with a little chipotle ranch!

4 cheese mexican shredded cheese for sausage balls

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chorizo sausage balls on plate

Spicy Chorizo Cheese Bites

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.

1 lb. chorizo sausage removed from casings and allowed to sit at room temperature 15-20 min.
1 Lb. 4 Cheese Mexican Sargento Shredded two packages
3-¼ cup Bisquick or similar baking mix
1 tsp. cumin
1 tsp. chili powder
3-4 shakes of red pepper flakes optional, and according to desired heat

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.

Makes about 80 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.

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