Best Caliente Christmas Cheese Crisps Recipes

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CHEESE CRISPS



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"The surprising crunch of these fun snacks makes them great for parties or anytime of day," assures Janelle Lee of Appleton, Wisconsin, who shares this simple, late-night recipe.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 25m

Yield 32 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup butter, softened
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
3 cups crisp rice cereal

Steps:

  • In a bowl, cream the butter until fluffy. Slowly mix in the flour, salt and cayenne pepper. Stir in cheese and cereal. Shape into 1-1/2-in. balls and place on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 15-17 minutes or until lightly browned. Serve warm or cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 302 calories, Fat 21g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 61mg cholesterol, Sodium 430mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

APPLE-GOUDA PIGS IN A BLANKET



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For New Year's, I used to make beef and cheddar pigs in a blanket, but now I like apple and Gouda for an even better flavor celebration. -Megan Weiss, Menomonie, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 30m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 tube (8 ounces) refrigerated crescent rolls
1 small apple, peeled and cut into 24 thin slices
6 thin slices Gouda cheese, quartered
24 miniature smoked sausages
Honey mustard salad dressing, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. Unroll crescent dough and separate into 8 triangles; cut each lengthwise into 3 thin triangles. On the wide end of each triangle, place 1 slice apple, 1 folded piece cheese and 1 sausage; roll up tightly., Place 1 in. apart on parchment-lined baking sheets, point side down. Bake until golden brown, 10-12 minutes. If desired, serve with dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 82 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 203mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.

CHEDDAR-PECAN CRISPS



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Lots of holiday treats are sweet. For a change of pace, I fill goodie bags with my cheese crackers. The recipe has a large yield, but you can freeze the dough logs to bake later. -Heather Necessary, Shamokin Dan, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Snacks

Time 40m

Yield 24 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups unsalted butter, softened
4 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
4-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 cup finely chopped pecans, toasted

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and cheese until light and fluffy. In another bowl, whisk flour, salt, garlic powder and cayenne; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Stir in pecans., Shape into eight 10-in. long logs. Wrap in plastic. Refrigerate 2 hours or until firm., Preheat oven to 350°. Unwrap and cut dough crosswise into 1/4-in. slices. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake until edges are crisp and lightly browned, 12-14 minutes. Cool on pans 1 minute. Remove to wire racks to cool. Refrigerate in airtight containers. Freeze option: Place wrapped logs in resealable plastic freezer bags; place in freezer. To use, unwrap frozen logs and cut into slices. If necessary, let dough stand 15 minutes at room temperature before cutting. Bake as directed, increasing time by 1-2 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 27 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 19mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

BAKED CHEDDAR PARMESAN CHEESE CRISPS



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Want to know how to make parmesan crisps and cheddar cheese chips? This quick & easy cheese crisps recipe will show you the basic method, plus 10 simple seasoning combinations!

Provided by Maya | Wholesome Yum

Categories     Snack

Time 12m

Number Of Ingredients 3

3/4 cup Parmesan cheese ((shredded))
3/4 cup Cheddar cheese ((shredded))
1 tsp Italian seasoning ((optional))

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (204 degrees C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 152 kcal, Carbohydrate 1 g, Protein 11 g, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Cholesterol 34 mg, Sodium 403 mg, Sugar 0.1 g, UnsaturatedFat 3.3 g, ServingSize 1 serving

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