Appetizer Essentials Sausage Cheese Taquitos Recipes

CHEESE AND SAUSAGE APPETIZERS

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.

APPETIZER ESSENTIALS: SAUSAGE & CHEESE TAQUITOS

Steps:

• PREP/PREPARE
• Gather your Ingredients (mise en place).
• Add the chopped onions, oregano, and the Italian sausage to a skillet over medium heat.
• Use a wooden spoon or spatula to break up the sausage, and stir until the sausage is cooked though, and the onions softened, about 8 - 10 minutes.
• Chef's Note: If you are using the crushed red pepper flakes, now is the time to add them.
• Reduce the heat to medium low, and add the two cheeses, and the pizza sauce to the skillet.
• Cook and stir, until the cheeses are beginning to melt into the sausage.
• Add about 2 tablespoons of the sausage mixture down the middle of a flour tortilla.
• Chef's Note: I am using a small size flour tortilla (Street Tacos), they are about 5 inches (12.5cm).
• Chef's Tip: If the flour tortillas are a bit puffy, then I recommend flattening them out with a rolling pin.
• Tightly roll up the taquitos (think Cuban cigars).
• Brush with a bit of grapeseed oil.
• COOKING METHODS You have three choices for cooking the taquitos: METHOD ONE: Place a rack in the middle position, and preheat the oven to 375f (190c), then cook on a parchment-lined baking sheet until golden brown, about 12 - 14 minutes. METHOD TWO: Set your air fryer to 400f (205c), and cook until golden brown, about 8 - 10 minutes. METHOD THREE: Add about 1 inch (2.5cm), of grapeseed oil to a pan over medium/medium-high heat to 350f (175c), and fry the taquitos until golden brown, about 2 - 3 minutes. In all three methods, cook or fry, seam-side down.
• PLATE/PRESENT
• Serve while still nice and warm with your favorite pizza sauce, or whatever dipping sauce you choose. Enjoy.
• Keep the faith, and keep cooking.

BAKED SAUSAGE AND CHEESE BREAKFAST TAQUITOS

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Preheat the oven to 425 F.
• Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper .
• Add the olive oil and breakfast sausage to a skillet, brown the sausage until almost completely cooked. Add the red and green bell peppers and onion along with salt. Allow them peppers and onions cook for a few minutes, until they are slightly softened, stirring frequently.
• Beat the eggs in a bowl. Add the taco seasoning and hot sauce to the eggs.
• Gently pour the beaten eggs over the sausage and pepper mixture while the pan is on medium heat. Cook until eggs are soft, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. Make sure not to overcook them!
• Microwave the corn tortillas for about 30 seconds or until they are soft and pliable. Make sure the tortillas are fresh so they will not crack when you roll them.
• Divide the filling between the tortillas. Sprinkle each with an equal amount of cheese. Roll each tortilla tightly and place seam side down on the baking sheet.
• Spray each tortilla lightly with cooking spray and add a sprinkle of salt.
• Bake for 10 to 15 minutes or until golden brown. Allow them to cool slightly.
• Serve with salsa and sour cream.
• Enjoy!