Smoked Cheddar Cheese Crisps |
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 45 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Addictive little cheese crisps with a smokey flavor. Increase the amount of cayenne if you like an extra 'kick ! Great with cocktails or with tomato soup. Originally from a December 1989 issue of Bon Appetit from a Festive Holiday Menus section. When preparing the dough for these appetizers, be sure the butter is very soft. Ingredients:
1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature (1 stick) |
6 ounces smoked cheddar cheese, grated |
1 cup all-purpose flour |
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper |
1/8 teaspoon salt |
1 tablespoon milk |
Directions:
1. Using an electric mixer, beat butter and cheese in medium bowl until well blended.
2. Mix flour, cayenne and salt; gradually beat dry ingredients into butter alternately with milk (dough will be soft).
3. Turn dough out into sheet of plastic wrap;shape dough into 8-inch-long log using plastic as aid.
4. Wrap and refrigerate at least 6 hours.
5. (Can be prepared 2 days ahead.).
6. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
7. Unwrap dough and cut log into 1/8 to 1/4-inch-thick slices.
8. Place 1 inch apart on heavy large cookie sheet.
9. Bake until golden brown, about 15 minutes.
10. Transfer to rack and cool 3 minutes;serve warm or cool completely and store in an airtight container.
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