HOT PEPPER CHEESE BITES

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These baked cheese balls have a pleasing dose of cumin-and-hot pepper flavor.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Time 35m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 1/3 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese (2 oz)
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened, cut up
1 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon red pepper sauce, as desired
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

Heat oven to 400°F. Line large cookie sheet with cooking parchment paper.
In medium bowl, beat all ingredients except parsley on medium speed until smooth. Stir in parsley. On lightly floured surface, knead dough 10 to 12 times; shape into ball.
Roll into 24 balls, using about 2 teaspoons dough per ball; place on cookie sheet 1 1/2 inches apart.
Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown and set. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90, Carbohydrate 4 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Appetizer, Sodium 115 mg, Sugar 0 g, TransFat 0 g