Holiday Tasting Party Recipes

RECIPE NAME: ITALIAN SAUSAGE STARS

INGREDIENTS:
¾ lb. Italian sausage
½ c chopped onion
½ tsp. dried oregano
1 tsp. dried basil
1 Tbs. fennel seed
pinch red pepper flakes
2 Tbs. diced green pepper
2 Tbs. diced red pepper
4 Tbs. mayonnaise
2 ¼ cups shredded cheddar and Monterrey Jack cheese
wonton wrappers

HOW TO MAKE THIS:
Preheat oven to 350
Saute sausage and onion in large skillet. When starting to brown add the basil, oregano fennel and pepper flakes. Continue to brown and add the red and green peppers for the last minute of browning. Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes. Stir in mayo and cheese. Place a wonton wrapper in each cup of a mini
muffin pan. Fill each with sausage mixture. Bake for 5-8 minutes until cheese begins to melt. Remove from oven and serve warm or at room temperature.

MY NAME: Karen Lawson