Smoky Cheese Bites Recipe
🕒 Cook Time: 12 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 15 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 27 minutes
🥪 Description:
These Smoky Cheese Bites are a delightful snack boasting a rich, savory flavor that’s 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!
🍽️ Recipe Category: Lunch/Snacks
🔍 Keywords: High In…, < 30 Mins, Oven, Beginner Cook, Easy
📝 Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 2 cups | Flour |
| 1/2 tsp | Salt |
| 1/4 tsp | Cayenne pepper |
| 2 cups | Smoked cheddar cheese |
| 1 cup | Butter (or margarine) |
| 1 | Almond (for topping) |
📊 Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 2216.5
- Fat Content: 173.8g
- Saturated Fat Content: 85.6g
- Cholesterol Content: 362.7mg
- Sodium Content: 1940.3mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 113.8g
- Fiber Content: 13.5g
- Sugar Content: 5.1g
- Protein Content: 60.1g
🥣 Instructions:
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, salt, and cayenne pepper.
- Add the smoked cheddar cheese, mixing well to distribute evenly.
- Cut in the butter (or margarine) until the mixture resembles coarse meal.
- Knead the dough with your hands until it forms a smooth consistency.
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- On a lightly-floured surface, roll out the dough to a thickness of about 1/4 inch.
- Using a 1 1/2-inch biscuit cutter, cut the dough into rounds.
- Place the rounds on greased baking sheets, leaving some space between each.
- Top each round with an almond for an extra crunch and flavor.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the cheese bites are lightly browned around the edges.
- Once baked, transfer the cheese bites to wire racks to cool completely.
- Store the cooled Smoky Cheese Bites in an airtight container to maintain their freshness.
These Smoky Cheese Bites are incredibly easy to make and are sure to be a hit at any gathering or as a tasty treat while cheering on your favorite team. Enjoy the rich, savory flavor with just the right amount of smokiness in every bite!
