Best 4 Appetizer Essentials Sausage Cheese Taquitos Recipes
Are you looking for a quick and easy appetizer that will impress your guests? Look no further than sausage cheese taquitos! This classic Mexican dish is made with simple ingredients and can be easily customized to your liking. Whether you prefer them spicy or mild, cheesy or crunchy, there's a sausage cheese taquito recipe out there for you. With a crispy tortilla shell, savory sausage filling, and melted cheese, these tasty treats are sure to be a hit at your next party or gathering.
Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!
CHEESE AND SAUSAGE APPETIZERS
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.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 35m
Yield about 5-1/2 dozen appetizers.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In large bowl, beat the cheese, butter, flour, salt and pepper on medium-low speed. Stir in cooked sausage. Form dough into 1-in. balls; place on ungreased baking sheet. , Bake at 400° for 15-20 minutes or until light golden brown. Serve warm or cold. Store in refrigerator or freezer.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 208 calories, Fat 16g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 48mg cholesterol, Sodium 304mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 6g protein.
CHORIZO TAQUITOS
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. In a large skillet, saute sausage over medium heat until browned, about 6 minutes. Drain 1/4 cup of oil from cooked sausage. Set sausage aside to cool. Stir salsa and cheese into sausage in skillet. Place 1 tortilla on a clean work surface. Spoon 1/4 cup of the sausage mixture down the center of tortilla. Fold tortilla in half, then roll up. Secure with toothpicks. Place on a foil-covered cookie sheet. Repeat 5 times. Bake until filling is hot and tortilla is crisp and golden brown, about 18 minutes. Cut taquitos in half crosswise. Serve hot with guacamole and sour cream.
SAUSAGE & CHEESE APPETIZER BALLS
Total hit for any dinner party, appetizer, or game day. These are always a crowd pleaser. Heck, you could even freeze a dozen or so and used them as meatballs in a pinch over pasta or on sandwiches. Serve these with a side of BBQ sauce, Honey Mustard or Ranch Dressing, or Marinara Sauce.
Provided by BlondieItaliana
Categories Pork
Time 35m
Yield 6-8 dozen
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350ºF. Line cookie sheet with parchment paper (or spray baking sheet with cooking spray if you don't have parchment paper.).
- Combine all ingredients & shape mixture into 1-inch balls. Place on cookie sheet.
- Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until brown.
- Serve immediately while warm with sauces or dressing for dipping if desired.
BAKED STEAK AND CHEDDAR TAQUITOS RECIPE
Just when you thought taquitos couldn't get any better, we added steak to them. This is a simple and delicious dinner the whole family will love. It comes together quickly and only requires a few simple ingredients.
Provided by Kristen Hills
Categories Main Course
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- In a large bowl combine the cooked steak, cheese, salsa, sour cream, salt and pepper to taste.
- Spread 2 heaping spoonfuls of steak mixture in the center of the tortilla. Roll it up and place seam side down on a cookie sheet. Repeat until all the tortillas are filled and rolled.
- Place cookie sheet in the oven and cook for 20 minutes or until the tortillas turn a little brown. Watch them to make sure they don't burn.
- Serve with your choice of dipping sauce (I chose guacamole)
Nutrition Facts : Calories 520 kcal, Carbohydrate 33 g, Protein 30 g, Fat 29 g, SaturatedFat 14 g, Cholesterol 93 mg, Sodium 803 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 4 g, ServingSize 1 serving
Tips:
- Use a variety of sausages: Different types of sausage will give your taquitos different flavors. Try using a combination of spicy and mild sausages, or use a sausage with a unique flavor, such as chorizo or kielbasa.
- Shred your own cheese: Pre-shredded cheese can be more expensive and doesn't melt as well. Shred your own cheese for a better-tasting taquito.
- Don't overfill the taquitos: If you overfill them, they will be difficult to roll and will likely fall apart when you fry them.
- Use a good dipping sauce: A good dipping sauce will help to enhance the flavor of the taquitos. Try serving them with salsa, guacamole, or sour cream.
- Make sure your oil is hot enough: The oil should be hot enough to fry the taquitos until they are golden brown and crispy. If the oil is not hot enough, the taquitos will absorb too much oil and will be greasy.
Conclusion:
Sausage and cheese taquitos are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer that is perfect for any occasion. They can be made with a variety of different sausages and cheeses, so you can customize them to your own taste. Plus, they are a great way to use up leftover sausage and cheese. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy appetizer, give sausage and cheese taquitos a try. You won't be disappointed!
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