Chorizo Meatballs With Manchego Cheese

• 3/4 pound ground pork
• 1/4 pound Mexican-style pork chorizo
• 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup panko bread crumbs
• 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons Manchego cheese, finely shredded (about 1 1/2 ounces), divided
• 24 basil leaves

1. Preheat broiler and arrange a rack about 6 inches from the heat. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with foil and set aside.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, garlic, paprika and salt. Stir in panko and 1/2 cup of cheese. Add pork and chorizo and gently mix until well combined. With dampened hands, shape the mixture into 24 meatballs, about 1 1/2 inches in diameter, arranging them on the prepared baking sheet. Broil meatballs until cooked through and lightly browned, 12 to 14 minutes, turning halfway through. Set aside to cool slightly, about 3 minutes.
3. Spear a basil leaf (fold larger ones in half) and a meatball onto a toothpick and transfer to a serving plate. Repeat with remaining basil and meatballs. Sprinkle with remaining 2 tablespoons of cheese and serve warm.
4. 6 servings as an appetizer

ground pork, pork chorizo, eggs, garlic, paprika, salt, bread crumbs, manchego cheese, basil

Taken from www.myrecipes.com/recipe/pork-be-inspired-chorizo-meatballs-manchego-cheese (may not work)