CALIENTE CHRISTMAS CHEESE CRISPS

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To fire up the crowd, I pack these homemade crackers with bacon, pumpkin seeds and French-fried onion rings. Dunk them in picante sauce. -Jeanne Holt, Mendota Heights, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 10 servings (about 3-1/2 dozen).

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

3/4 cup shredded extra sharp cheddar cheese
1/3 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/4 teaspoon garlic pepper blend
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 cup all-purpose flour
2/3 cup crispy brown rice cereal
1/4 cup finely crumbled cooked bacon
1/4 cup salted pumpkin seeds
1/4 cup crumbled french-fried onions
Optional: Pico de gallo or picante sauce

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. Beat the first 6 ingredients together until blended. Add flour; mix until a dough forms. Stir in remaining ingredients except optional sauce., Shape dough into 1-in. balls. Place on ungreased baking sheets; flatten with a lightly floured glass., Bake until golden, 14-16 minutes. Remove to wire racks; cool completely. If desired, serve crisps with pico de gallo or picante sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 217 calories, Fat 16g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 249mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.