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Cheddar crisp appetizers




Source of Recipe


Chatelaine Jan 2004


Recipe Introduction


A cross between crackers and cookies, these retro-style crisps are a definite throwback to Momýs bridge parties. Containers of sharp cheddar are sold in supermarkets. If you donýt have red pepper jelly, the cheddar coins are delicious on their own.

Preparation time 15 minutes
Refrigeration Time 3 hours
Baking Time 8 minutes per sheet
Makes 42 appetizer sandwiches




List of Ingredients




2 cups (500 mL) all-purpose flour
1 tsp (5 mL) salt
½ tsp (2 mL) cayenne pepper (optional)
250 g container MacLarenýs Imperial cold pack sharp cheddar cheese
1 cup (250 mL) unsalted butter, cut into large cubes
2 tsp (10 mL) Dijon mustard
½ cup (125 mL) red pepper jelly or jalapeño jelly


Recipe



1. In a bowl, stir flour with salt and cayenne. Place cheese, butter and Dijon in a food processor. Whirl until fairly smooth, scraping down side as necessary. Add flour mixture. Pulse, occasionally scraping down side, just until mixture comes together and forms a ball. Divide dough into 4 balls. Place 1 ball on a large piece of waxed paper. Shape into a log about 1½ inches (3.5 cm) wide and 6 inches (15 cm) long. Roll in waxed paper, then twist ends to seal. Repeat with remaining dough. Refrigerate until firm, at least 3 hours or up to 1 week. Or place in a plastic bag and freeze up to 1 month.

2. To bake, position rack on bottom shelf in oven. Preheat oven to 400F (200C). Remove 1 log from fridge and slice into ¼-inch (0.5-cm) thick coins. Place coins about 1½ inches (3.5 cm) apart on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake, 1 sheet at a time, on bottom rack of preheated 400F (200C) oven until edges are lightly browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove coins to a rack to cool. Repeat with remaining logs. Coins will keep well, stored in a plastic bag or container, in the refrigerator up to 1 week. Bring to room temperature before serving. For appetizer sandwiches, just before serving, spread about ½ tsp (2 mL) jelly over bottom of half of coins, then top with remaining coins.