Chili Cheese Bites ๐ถ๏ธ๐ง
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 27 minutes
Servings: 10
Description:
Satisfy your cravings with these delectable Chili Cheese Bites! Perfectly seasoned with spices and loaded with cheddar cheese, these bites are sure to be a hit at any gathering. They’re quick to make and even quicker to disappear, so be ready to make a double batch!
Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, grated
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 egg
- 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
- 1 tablespoon cold water
- 1/2 teaspoon hot chili powder
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
- 1/4 cup butter, finely cut
- Non-stick cooking spray (for greasing)
Instructions:
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Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400ยฐF (205ยฐC). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it with non-stick cooking spray.
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Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, salt, and spices (dry mustard, hot chili powder, cayenne pepper).
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Incorporate Butter: Add the finely cut butter to the dry ingredients. Using your fingertips or a pastry cutter, blend the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse breadcrumbs.
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Add Cheese: Mix in the grated cheddar cheese until evenly distributed throughout the flour mixture.
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Prepare Egg Mixture: In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and cold water until well combined.
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Combine Ingredients: Add 2 tablespoons of the egg mixture to the cheese and flour mixture. Mix until it forms a fairly stiff dough.
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Knead Dough: Transfer the dough onto a lightly floured surface. Gently knead the dough for a few minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
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Roll Out Dough: Roll the dough into a rectangle approximately 12×6 inches in size. Trim the edges to neaten them up.
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Divide Dough: Cut the rectangle in half lengthwise, creating two long strips of dough.
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Transfer to Baking Sheet: Carefully transfer the dough strips onto the prepared baking sheet.
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Brush with Egg Mixture: Brush each strip of dough with the remaining egg mixture, ensuring to coat the surface evenly.
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Add Toppings: Sprinkle sesame seeds over one half of the dough and poppy seeds over the other half.
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Cut into Triangles: Using a sharp knife, cut each dough strip into 10 triangles. Gently separate them on the baking sheet to prevent sticking.
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Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the chili cheese bites are light golden brown and cooked through.
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Cool and Serve: Once baked, transfer the chili cheese bites to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve them warm or at room temperature.
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Storage: Store any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks. However, they’re so delicious that they might not last that long!
Enjoy these savory Chili Cheese Bites as a flavorful snack, appetizer, or accompaniment to your favorite soups and salads! ๐ถ๏ธ๐ง
