LINGUICA CON QUESO (CHEESE-GRILLED SAUSAGE)

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Linguica Con Queso (Cheese-Grilled Sausage) image

A popular Brazilian appetizer. Adapted from Planet Barbecue. Try to find the straightest sausage links possible. Other cooked sausage may be substituted; kielbasa is a good alternative.

Provided by Chocolatl

Categories     Pork

Time 10m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 2

1 1/2 lbs linguica sausage (or other cooked sausage)
6 ounces coarsely grated cheese (mozzarella, jack, gouda or other soft cheese)

Steps:

  • Slice the sausage in half lengthwise.
  • Preheat grill to medium-high.
  • Brush and oil grill grate.
  • Grill sausage, cut side down, until sizzling and golden brown, 3-5 minutes.
  • Turn sausage over.
  • Thickly sprinkle cut side with cheese.
  • Close grill lid and continue grilling until sausage is browned on uncut side and cheese is melted and bubbling, about 3 minutes more.
  • Using a spatula, carefully transfer the linguica to a cutting board, keeping the cheese on top.
  • Cut crosswise into 1" pieces.
  • Serve on toothpicks.

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