Chorizo Nuggets with Chimichurri Dipping Sauce

Chorizo Nuggets with Chimichurri Dipping Sauce
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  • Prep

    45

    min

  • Total

    2

    hr

    45

    min

  • Servings

    48

Little bites of chorizo sausage battered and topped with chimichurri sauce–perfect for an appetizer party!

Ingredients

Chimichurri Sauce

  • 1

    bunch fresh parsley (about 1 cup firmly packed)

  • 1

    small onion, cut into fourths

  • 2

    cloves garlic

  • 2

    tablespoons olive oil

  • 1/4

    cup white vinegar

  • 1/2

    teaspoon salt

  • 1/4

    cup sour cream

Chorizo Bites

  • 3

    cups oil for frying

  • 1

    cup plus 2 tablespoons Original Bisquick™ mix

  • 1

    package (12 oz) smoked chorizo links, cut into 48 (1/2-inch) pieces

  • 2

    eggs

  • 1

    cup milk

  • 1

    cup cornmeal

  • 2

    teaspoons ground cumin

  • 1/2

    teaspoon pepper

  • 48

    toothpicks

  • Garnishes, if desired: cubed Manchego cheese, sliced green onions, sliced tomatoes, bite-size pieces red bell pepper, parsley sprigs

Steps

  • 1
    In blender or food processor, place all Chimichurri Sauce ingredients except sour cream. Cover; blend on high speed until well blended. Stir in sour cream; cover and refrigerate 2 hours.
  • 2
    In 2-quart heavy-bottom pan, heat 2 to 3 inches oil to 375°F.

  • 3
    In medium bowl, place 2 tablespoons of the Bisquick mix; add chorizo, and toss to lightly coat. In medium bowl, mix eggs, milk, remaining 1 cup Bisquick mix, the cornmeal, cumin and pepper. Dip Bisquick-coated chorizo into batter.
  • 4
    Fry 4 or 5 chorizo at a time in hot oil 3 to 4 minutes, turning once, until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.

  • 5
    Serve on toothpicks with garnishes and sauce.

Recipe Tips

  • tip 1

    Chimichurri originated in Argentina as a sauce or marinade for grilled meats. It is typically served as an accompaniment.

  • tip 2

    Cilantro can be used in place of the parsley in this recipe.

Nutrition

90 Calories, 6g Total Fat, 2g Protein, 5g Total Carbohydrate, 0g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size:

1 Serving

Calories
90
Calories from Fat
60
Total Fat
6g
10%
Saturated Fat
2g
9%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
15mg
5%
Sodium
150mg
6%
Potassium
60mg
2%
Total Carbohydrate
5g
2%
Dietary Fiber
0g
0%
Sugars
0g
Protein
2g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
2%
2%
Vitamin C
0%
0%
Calcium
0%
0%
Iron
2%
2%
Exchanges:

1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1 Fat;

Carbohydrate Choice

1/2

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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