Best Monterey Cheese Crisps Recipes

ROASTED CHEESE CRISPS

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 375°.
• Shred the block of cheese lengthwise (longer shreds work better) using a box grater with holes about 1/4-inch wide.
• Place in a medium bowl.
• Sprinkle with the flour; toss gently with a fork to coat the cheese.
• Sprinkle with the red pepper, toss again.
• Place a silicone baking mat or a sheet of parchment paper on a 16 1/2-by-11 1/2-inch sheet pan.
• Scatter half of the cheese evenly over the mat.
• Shake the pan gently to even the cheese out. Or, you can spread the cheese mixture into circles, any size you wish, from 3 inches to 10 inches in diameter.
• Bake until the cheese is molten and golden brown, about 14-15 minutes.
• Remove from the oven; cool.
• Blot up any grease with paper towels.
• Break the crisp into large pieces; arrange on a platter.
• Wipe off the baking mat and repeating with the remaining cheese.

CHEESE CRISPIES

Steps:

• Beat butter and cheese until blended. In another bowl, whisk flour, salt and cayenne; gradually beat into cheese mixture. Stir in Rice Krispies. If necessary, turn onto a lightly floured surface and knead 4-6 times, forming a stiff dough., Divide dough in half; shape each into a 7-in.-long roll. Wrap and refrigerate 1 hour or overnight., Preheat oven to 350°. Unwrap and cut dough crosswise into 1/4-in. slices. Place 1 in. apart on parchment-lined baking sheets. If desired, top each slice with a pecan half. Bake until edges are golden brown, 14-16 minutes. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool. To Make Ahead: Dough can be made 2 days in advance. Freeze option: Freeze wrapped logs in an airtight container. To use, unwrap frozen logs and cut into slices. Bake as directed.

AMERICAN CHEESE CRISPS

Steps:

• Sprinkle slice of cheese with pinch or whatever seasoning you want.
• Cut slice into 16 pieces.
• Arrange on the outer edges of a flat, non-stick surface such as a silicone bake sheet or parchment paper about 1.5-2 inches apart. If you use a plate, the slanted edges will cause the cheese to run towards the center. Too close and the pieces with melt together.
• Microwave for 1 minute, it will start to look slightly golden.
• Microwave for an additional 30 seconds, checking to make sure it doesn't burn.
• Remove from microwave and non-stick surface. Let cool. The final product isn't very pretty but for a total of two minutes, this recipe is amazing.

MONTEREY JACK CRISPY WAFERS

Steps:

• Cut cheese into l/4 inch slices.
• Space cheese 3 inches apart on a non-stick cookie sheet.
• Sprinkle with garlic powder, to taste.
• Bake 5-10 minutes at 400 degrees F depending on your oven (Watch these closely; Do not overbake).
• Remove immediately and let cool.
• Store in an airtight container.

SPICY MONTEREY JACK CHEESE LOGS

Steps:

• Combine first 3 ingredients in a large bowl, blend well. Stir in shredded cheeses. Divide cheese mixture in half, and shape each portion into an 8-inch log.
• Combine pecans and chopped parsley, roll logs in nut mixture. Cover and chill 8 hours (I wrapped in wax paper). Let stand 1 hour before serving.
• Serve with a variety of crackers. Garnish if desired.

TORTILLA CHEESE CRISPS

Steps:

• Spray baking sheet with nonstick spray.
• Place tortillas on baking sheet; spray nonstick spray.
• Sprinkle cheese evenly among the four tortillas.
• Bake at 350 degrees for 7-10 minutes.
• Top with salsa.