Cheddar Shortbread

Appetizer Recipes | 0 comments

These are really tasty. You can top the cookies with chopped pecans or pistachios if desired, before baking. Use fancy cookie cutter shapes for a festive appetizer.

Photo not available

Cheddar Shortbread

Joan Donogh
Savory shortbread made with cheddar cheese.
Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Total Time 50 mins
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 24

Ingredients
  

  • 3/4 cup butter softened
  • 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
  • 1 1/2 cups grated old cheddar cheese
  • 1 1/4 cups flour

Instructions
 

  • Combine butter, mustard, and pepper in food processor, and whirl to combine. Add cheese and whirl again to mix.
  • Add flour and pulse just until blended.
  • Roll dough out on a lightly floured surface, to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut with desired small cookie cutter and transfer to cookie sheet.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F. for about 20 minutes, until lightly browned on the bottom.

 

0 Comments

Submit a Comment

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe Rating




More Recipes

Cheese Ball

Back in the day, a cheese ball was very fancy party fare!

Smoked Salmon Pate

Quick and easy appetizer spread made with a combination of smoked salmon and canned salmon with cream cheese.

Shrimp Spread

Simple and tasty spread to serve with crackers, made with canned salad shrimp and cream cheese.

Crab Dip

Tasty and attractive layered cold dip made with crab meat.

Spinach Dip

Creamy dip recipe made with chopped spinach, and served with pumpernickel bread.

Hummus

Middle Eastern style dip made with pureed chick peas.

Guacamole

Easy Mexican style dip recipe made with pureed avocado.

Baked Cranberry Brie

Brie topped with cranberry sauce and baked in phyllo dough for a simple and tasty holiday appetizer.

Hot Crab Dip

Easy appetizer made with a can of crab meat and a package of cream cheese.

Stuffed Mushrooms

Large mushroom caps stuffed with a breadcrumb and cheese mixture and baked.

Tourtiere Tarts

Appetizer version of the French Canadian classic meat pie made with ground pork.