almond sausage cheese boats
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Every body loves finger foods during a game and these little boats filled with goodies are a snap to grab. They are so cute on a platter with other snack foods.
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prep time
30 Min
cook time
25 Min
method
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yield
Makes about 7 Dozen
Ingredients
- PASTRY:
- 1 cup butter or margarine
- 1 package 8 oz. cream cheese, softened
- 1 tablespoon chopped chives
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 cups flour
- ALMOND-SAUSAGE FILLING:
- 1 1/2 pounds med-hot spiced pork sausage
- 1/3 cup whole blanched almonds, finely chopped
- - salt, pepper and garlic powder to taste
- 2 tablespoons hot mustard
- 1 - egg
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
How To Make almond sausage cheese boats
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Step 1In a medium size bowl cream the butter, cream cheese, chives and salt. Work in the flour with a fork or pastry blender. Divide dough in half, shape into balls, wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate one hour.
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Step 2Roll each ball on a sheet of aluminum foil into 12 x 15 in. rectangle, about 1/8 in. thick. Cut pastry and foil together with scissors into 1 1/2 x 3 in. rectangles. Moisten end with water and pinch together, spread out slightly into canoe shape. Prick pastry with fork to keep its shape. Place on cookie sheet and bake in 400º oven 12 to 15 minutes or until golden. Remove foil. Prepare filling.
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Step 3Filling: In large skillet, brown meat, almonds and onion; season with salt, pepper and garlic powder to taste; remove from heat. Beat together mustard and egg and stir into meat mixture. Spoon into baked pastries and sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese. Bake in 375º oven for 10 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.
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