CHEESE CRISPIES MAKE A PERFECT NIBBLE FOR HOLIDAY PARTIES


I found this recipe on Holly Holden’s Secrets to Lovely Living site.  These are her signature hors d’oeuvres.  Delicious and easy to make.  I’m serving at several family get-togethers this Christmas.

These would also be great for all the College Football Championship Gameday tailgates.

Simple ingredients, and the Rice Crispies give these a crunch in every bite.  Easy to store in refrigerator or in the freezer, ready to come out on short notice.

Enjoy!

Cheese Crispies and Santa photo by Kathy Miller

Ingredients

1 cup (filled up) sharp cheddar cheese at room temperature

1 cup all-purpose flour

1 stick of salted butter- softened

1 cup rice crispies

Add a pinch of salt (optional) and a generous sprinkle of red pepper flakes.

Instructios

  1. Heat oven to 350 degrees
  2.  Mix everything in a food processor until a soft ball forms, except for the rice crispies.
  3.  Add a pinch of salt. Sprinkle in red pepper flakes to give as much “kick” as you desire!
  4.  Pulse in the rice crispies until mixed in the dough. (You want the rice crispies to remain semi-crunchy!)
  5. Form the dough into teaspoon-sized balls or dollop a teaspoon-sized amount onto the greased cookie sheet. They can be placed ½” apart, as they don’t spread out.Sprinkle a little more red pepper flakes on top before baking. You can decide how spicy you want them!
  6. Bake at 350 degrees for about 8-14 minutes, until lightly browned.

This makes about 24-30 balls, depending on the size. Serve warm, preferably.

Make ahead and store in an airtight container in refrigerator or place in a baggie and freeze them.


By KathyMillerTime
Holly Holden

KathyMillerTime

Recipe Printed from www.kathymillertime.com

Cheese Crispies photo by Kathy Miller

I think this is the perfect treat to leave for Santa on Christmas Eve!

Santa's Cheese Crispies photo by Kathy Miller

From our table to yours…

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

 

6 Comments

  • Carol Ann says:

    Always enjoy reading your blog AND the delicious. Recipes.
    Merry Christmas to you and your lovely family 🎄🤶🏻

    • Kathy Miller says:

      Thank you Carol Ann! Merry Christmas to you and yours! You are one beautiful, special lady. 🎄❤️💚🎄

  • Rosemary Albright says:

    The recipe looks great and even easy for this noncook but the Santa platter is to die for!!! Gorgeous!
    Merry, merry Christmas to all the Millers! 🎅🎄👏👍😁

    • Kathy Miller says:

      Thank you Rosemary! and a very Merry christmas to you and Charlie. I made these again tripling the recipe! They were so popular in our house. I froze half to bring out through the New Year. 🎄❤️💚🎄

  • Cynthia Gaines says:

    Merry Christmas Kathy to you and yours🎄🎄🎄I am definitely making the cheese crispies! Thank you. I miss your cooking so much. I hope your holiday is wonderful.

    • Kathy Miller says:

      Thank you Cynthia and hope your Christmas was wonderful! The Rice Crispies definitely add to the traditional cheese bites! 🎄❤️💚🎄

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