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.
Ingredients For Cheese And Sausage Appetizers Recipe
4 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
1 cup Butter, softened
2 cup All purpose flour
0.5 teaspoon Salt
0.5 teaspoon Black or cayenne pepper
8 ounce Pork sausage, cooked and drained
Nutrition value
407
calories per serving
26 g Fat36 g Protein6 g Carbs4 g FiberOther
Current Totals
26 g Fat
36 g Protein
6 g Carbs
4 g Fiber
MacroNutrients
Carbs
6 g
Protein
36 g
Fiber
4 g
Fats
Fat
26 g
Vitamins & Minerals
Calcium
1119 mg
Iron
0 mg
Vitamin A
185 mcg
Vitamin B1
0 mg
Vitamin B2
0 mg
Vitamin B3
0 mg
Vitamin B6
0 mg
Vitamin B9
35 mcg
Vitamin B12
1 mcg
Vitamin C
6 mg
Vitamin E
0 mg
Copper
0 mcg
Magnesium
63 mg
Manganese
0 mg
Phosphorus
734 mg
Selenium
23 mcg
Zinc
5 mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment