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Traditional sausage balls were always at my family's holiday celebrations and tailgate parties growing up. Now that I'm the one cranking out the celebratory eats for our clan, I've swapped things up a bit by using chorizo sausage.
There is nothing that screams holiday entertainment more than a grazing board. This Mexican inspired grazing board is overflowing with some of my family’s all time favorite finger food treats: mini tacos, vegetarian taquitos, and my personal favorite, gluten free Cheesy Chorizo Sausage Balls!
Sausage Pump up the flavor by using Mexican chorizo! Mexican chorizo is actually a raw sausage that must be cooked before eating. This makes it the perfect base for sausage balls. Chorizo gets its red color and bold flavor from the dried chili pepper and paprika that is mixed into the meat.
Baking Mix Traditional sausage balls call for a baking mix like Bisquick. However, if you are gluten free, I've developed a homemade baking mix that is shelf stable and works like a charm, keeping food at the perfect flavor and consistency.
Cheese There are 2 types of cheese: Tillamook Farmstyle Thick Cut Mexican 4 Blend Shredded Cheese. It is naturally aged cheddar, Monterey Jack, Queso Quesadilla, and Asadero cheeses. I also use softened cream cheese in this recipe to keep the sausage balls moist.