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Prep Time: 60 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 75 Minutes Servings: 1 |
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Wonderful side or appetizer. Ingredients:
3/4 cup butter, at room temperature |
1 1/2 cups grated extra-sharp cheddar cheese |
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese |
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour |
1 teaspoon salt |
cayenne pepper |
1 cup finely chopped pecans |
Directions:
1. Combine the butter and cheeses in a food processor and process until smooth. 2. Sift the flour, salt, and cayenne directly into the food processor and process until the mixture begins to form a ball. 3. Add the pecans and pulse just until the pecans are mixed. 4. The mixture will be very soft. 5. Divide the dough into three equal parts and place each on a piece of wax paper. 6. Fold the paper over the mixture and roll into logs about 1 inch (3 cm) in diameter. 7. Refrigerate until thoroughly chilled, about 1 hour. 8. Roll the chilled dough into a more regular round shape if desired. 9. Unwrap the logs immediately prior to baking and slice into rounds 1/4 inch (5 mm) thick. 10. Place 1/2 inch (1 cm) apart on an ungreased baking sheet and bake in a preheated 350F oven until light golden brown, about 15 minutes. 11. Cool on a wire rack and store in an airtight container. |
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