Spicy Pizza Bites

There is no better combination than Cajun and Italian.  And we all know that pizza is a win-win menu item.  This appetizer has Cajun spice and Italian flavor.  Throw away those frozen, store-bought pizza snacks and follow this recipe to make an appetizer that will wow everyone who tries it.  For authentic Cajun ingredients go to www.Cajungrocer.com.

Ingredients

1 lb hot pork sausage

1 lb ground beef

2 Tbsp oregano

½ tsp garlic salt

1 Tbsp TABASCO Spicy Ketchup

½ tsp Cajun power Worcestershire Sauce

1 lb Velveeta cheese, grated

1 loaf cocktail rye bread

½ cup shredded mozzarella

Instructions

Brown sausage and ground meat.

Drain off fat.

Add oregano, garlic, salt, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce and Velveeta and stir until cheese melts.

Spread on slices of rye bread and top with mozzarella.

Arrange on a cookie sheet and freeze. Or serve immediately.

Store in plastic, airtight bags in freezer until ready to serve.

Bake desired amount at 400 degrees for 10 minutes.

These are great snack for kids, not only because of its taste, but because the kids can help make them! This is a great homemade go-to to keep in your freezer.  For more recipe ideas and the freshest Cajun ingredients visit www.Cajungrocer.com.

Sausages in Wine

Our recipe for Sausages in Wine is a Cajun twist on an Italian favorite.  This appetizer is savory, full of flavor and extremely addictive.  Follow this recipe, order the products from Cajungrocer.com and you will have the perfect appetizer for any meal. 

Ingredients

½ lb Kielbasa

½ lb Italian Sweet Sausage

½ lb Italian Hot Sausage

½ lb Brockwurst (Ground Veal Sausage)

5 Green Onions, Minced

½ cup Dry White Wine

1 tsp TABASCO® Garlic Pepper Sauce

1 tsp Dried ZATARAIN'S® Parsley Flakes

Directions

With a sharp knife, cut sausage in ½ inch pieces.

In a deep skillet, over medium-high heat, cook Italian sausage pieces for 3-5 minutes or until lightly browned.

Drain the grease from the sausages.

Add remaining sausages and green onions.  Cook for 5 additional minutes.

Reduce heat to low, add wine, garlic sauce and parsley. 

Simmer 8-10 minutes, stirring every 2-3 minutes to be sure all of the sausage is flavored with the wine.

Remove from heat and pour into chafing dish. 

Serve with toothpicks.

This recipe makes 4 cups.  Sausages freeze well for future use.

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