Smoky Cheese Bites

Submitted by SilentCricket

"A snack with a rich, savory flavor...Perfect for all those sports fans out there watching their favorite teams, or anyone looking for something to nibble on in front of the screen!"

 

• Ready In: 27mins
• Ingredients: 6
• Yields: 5 dozen cheese bites
• Serves: 2-6

ingredients

• 2 cups flour
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2 cups grated smoked cheddar cheese (8 oz)
• 1 cup butter or 1 cup margarine, softened
• 1 (6 ounce) can hickory-flavored whole almonds

directions

1. In large bowl, combine flour, salt, and cayenne pepper.
2. Add cheese, mixing well.
3. Cut in butter until mixture resembles a coarse meal.
4. Knead dough with hands until smooth.
5. Preheat oven to 425.
6. On a lightly-floured surface, roll out dough to 1/4-inch thickness.
7. Cut into rounds with a 1 1/2-inch biscuit cutter.
8. Place rounds on greased baking sheets.
9. Top each round with an almond.
10. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned around edges.
11. Cool on wire racks.
12. Store in airtight container.

Reviews

[Lisa Pizza]

Oh YUM! These are very easy and a great little snack. I actually ended up with more than 5 dozen. I also had to add just a bit of water to get the dough to come together - about 1-2 Tbsp. They smelled SO good in the oven - like a really great country breakfast. I'll probably increase the cayenne pepper or maybe try it with pepper Jack...mmm... I will certainly be making these again!