Texas Surprise

Ingredients

• 50 garlic cloves
• boiling water
• 1 jalapeno, chopped
• 6 garlic cloves, crushed
• 6 ounces hot sausage, at room temperature
• 6 ounces mild sausage, at room temperature
• 2 1/4 cups buttermilk baking mix
• 12 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded, at room temperature

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 325°F.

2. 2

   Place garlic cloves in boiling water.

3. 3

   Blanch 3-4 minutes.

4. 4

   Drain.

5. 5

   Peel and set aside.

6. 6

   Combine jalapeno, crushed garlic (NOT the cloves you just peeled), sausages and baking mix in food processor.

7. 7

   Process until well combined.

8. 8

   Add cheese and process until just combined.

9. 9

   Shape mixture into balls.

10. 10

    Press a peeled garlic clove into the center of each ball.

11. 11

    Place on ungreased baking sheet.

12. 12

    Bake 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.

13. 13

    These may be frozen after shaping. Bake them without thawing, but increase time an additional 5-10 minutes.