BLUE CHEESE-WALNUT BITES

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These are great to have ready in the fridge for "drop ins", (have some waiting there now), Stick them in the oven, remove to serving tray and top with a thin slice of tart apple, serve immediately. or use in place of crackers, top with almost anything you like! (Better homes and gardens)

Provided by Derf2440

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 2h33m

Yield 72 appy bites

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 -3 teaspoons cracked black pepper
8 ounces blue cheese
1/4 cup butter (no substitutes)
1 cup chopped walnuts
2 egg yolks, slightly beaten

Steps:

  • Combine flour and pepper in a medium mixing bowl.
  • Cut in cheese and butter with a pastry blender till mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  • Add walnuts and egg yolks.
  • Stir till combined.
  • Form mixture into ball, knead till mixture clings together.
  • Divide dough in half, shape each half into a log 9 inches long.
  • Wrap logs in blastic wrap, chill at least 2 hours.
  • Heat oven to 425 degrees.
  • Cut each log into 1/4 inch slices.
  • Place slices 1 inch apart on an ungreased cookie sheet.
  • Bake 8 to 10 minutes or till bottoms and edges are golden brown.
  • Transfer to wire racks.
  • Serve warm or at room temperature.
  • To make ahead, store tightly covered in the refrigerator up to 1 week.

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