ONE-BITE TAMALES

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Clever little meatballs deliver the flavor and rich sauce of a traditional tamale in a bite-sized portion. They're a delightfully different addition to a holiday spread. -Dolores Jaycox, Gretna, Louisiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 4h

Yield about 5-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1-1/4 cups cornmeal
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
5-3/4 cups V8 juice, divided
4 teaspoons chili powder, divided
4 teaspoons ground cumin, divided
2 teaspoons salt, divided
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 to 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 pound bulk spicy pork sausage
Tortilla chip scoops

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. Mix cornmeal, flour, 3/4 cup V8 juice, 2 teaspoons chili powder, 2 teaspoons cumin, 1 teaspoon salt, garlic powder and cayenne. Add sausage; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into 1-in. balls., Place meatballs on a greased rack in a 15x10-in. pan. Bake until cooked through, 20-25 minutes., Meanwhile, in a 4-qt. slow cooker, mix remaining V8 juice, chili powder, cumin and salt. Gently stir in meatballs. Cook, covered, on low until heated through, 3-4 hours. Serve with tortilla chip scoops.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 37 calories, Fat 2g fat (0g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 172mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0g fiber), Protein 1g protein.