Ingredients:

  • 225g all-purpose flour, plus extra for dusting
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 115g unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
  • 115g full-fat cream cheese, chilled and cubed
  • 60-80 ml ice water
  • 150g chorizo sausage, casing removed
  • 225g sharp cheddar cheese, grated
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tbsp milk or water
  • Sesame seeds and kosher salt, for sprinkling

Instructions:

  1. Combine flour and salt in a food processor (or bowl).
  2. Pulse in butter and cream cheese until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. Gradually add ice water until dough just comes together.
  4. Form into a disc, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill for at least 1 hour.
  5. Cook chorizo in a skillet over medium heat until cooked and crumbled. Drain excess grease.
  6. In a bowl, combine chorizo, grated cheddar cheese, and cilantro.
  7. Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F, Gas Mark 6). Line baking sheets.
  8. Roll out chilled dough on a lightly floured surface to about 1/8 inch thickness.
  9. Spread the chorizo-cheese mixture evenly over the dough.
  10. Cut out football shapes using a cookie cutter or by hand using a pizza cutter. Re-roll scraps if necessary.
  11. Place puffs on baking sheets, leaving some space between them.
  12. Brush with egg wash and sprinkle with sesame seeds and kosher salt.
  13. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and puffed up.
  14. Let cool slightly on baking sheets before serving. Great football snacks!