One-Bite Tamales

• 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

1. Preheat oven to 350u0b0. 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.
2. Place meatballs on a greased rack in a 15x10-in. pan. Bake until cooked through, 20-25 minutes.
3. 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.

cornmeal, allpurpose, chili powder, ground cumin, salt, garlic, cayenne pepper, pork sausage, tortilla chip scoops

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/one-bite-tamales/ (may not work)