Monterey Jack Cheese Shortbreads

Really good appetizer. Serve alongside fruit and cheeses.

• Ready In: 12 hrs 15 mins
• Yields: 6 dozen

Ingredients

• 8  ounces monterey jack cheese, cubed
• 1  cup butter, at room temperature
• 2 1⁄2 cups flour
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon  ground red pepper
• 1  cup  chopped walnuts

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Combine cheese and butter in bowl of food processor. Pulse and scrape down sides of bowl until mixture is smooth. Add Add flour, salt and red pepper and pulse until combined. Add walnuts and pulse just until mixed.
3. Remove dough from bowl and form into two logs, 1 1/2-inch in diameter and 20 inch long. Wrap logs in plastic wrap and chill overnight.
4. Slice each chilled log into 1/4-inch thick slices. Bake on cookie sheet 12-15 minutes or until lightly browned. Serve at room temperature. Store in airtight container.