Best Cheddar Bits Recipes

Corn Muffins with Bacon Bits and Cheddar Cheese image

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Time 36m

Yield 6 to 8 muffins depending on tin size

Number Of Ingredients 6

A drizzle extra-virgin olive oil
6 slices bacon, chopped
1 box corn muffin mix plus ingredients according to package directions to make 1 batch muffins
1 rounded teaspoon smoked sweet paprika
3 to 4 tablespoons finely chopped chives
1/3 pound brick sharp yellow Cheddar, chopped into 1/4-inch dice

Steps:

Preheat oven to muffin mix package directions.
Drizzle a little extra-virgin olive oil into a small skillet and place over medium-high heat. Add bacon to hot pan and crisp, 5 to 6 minutes. Remove from pan and drain on a paper towel. Set aside.
Prepare the muffin mix and muffin tin to package directions. Stir in paprika, chives, chopped cheese and crisp bacon bits. Fill muffin tins and bake until golden brown.

Cheddar Bits image

Provided by Martha Stewart

Yield Makes 4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter (room temperature)
2 cups grated aged cheddar
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon coarse salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon sweet paprika
2 tablespoons heavy cream

Steps:

Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Pulse butter, cheddar, flour, salt, cayenne pepper, and paprika in a food processor until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add heavy cream; pulse until just combined.
Divide dough into 4 pieces; shape into rectangles. Wrap each in plastic. Refrigerate until firm, about 30 minutes.
Working in batches, roll out each rectangle on a lightly floured surface to a 1/4-inch thickness, and cut into 1-inch squares. Transfer to a baking sheet leaving at least 1/4 inch between each. Refrigerate until chilled and firm, about 20 minutes. Bake until pale golden, 15 to 17 minutes.