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Holiday's in Rina's Kitchen



Appetizer Sausage Balls in Blankets 
Makes 3 dozen

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons curry powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 (4-ounce) packages shredded cheddar cheese
1 pound pork sausage meat
1/2 cup butter
                   
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. 
2. Meanwhile, shape heaping teaspoon of sausage meat into small
   balls. In a large skillet, over med heat, fry until well
   browned. Drain thoroughly on paper towels. 
3. Divide dough into as many pieces as sausage balls. Then shape
   dough evenly around balls. Wrap and freeze. 
4. At Serving Time: Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Place
   frozen sausage balls on a cookie sheet and bake 12-15
   mins until golden. Serve with toothpicks as appetizers. 

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