Cheddar-Salsa Biscuit Strips
A few ingredients are all you'll need for these tender breadsticks that get their kick from salsa. "I brought them to a wedding shower and got rave reviews," says Peggy Key of Grant, Alabama. "They're an excellent finger food for parties and equally good alongside soup or chili."18 ServingsPrep/Total Time: 30 min.
Ingredients
- 1-2/3 cups self-rising flour
- 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup salsa
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1/4 cup water
- Additional melted butter, optional
Directions
- In a large bowl, combine the flour and cheese. Stir in the salsa,
- butter and water just until combined. Turn dough onto a floured
- surface; knead gently 6-8 times or until smooth.
- Roll out into a 12-in. x 6-in. rectangle. Cut into 2-in. x 1-in.
- strips. Place 1 in. apart on a greased baking sheet.
- Bake at 425° for 6-8 minutes or until golden brown. Brush with
- butter if desired. Remove from pan to wire racks. Serve warm. Yield:
- about 3 dozen.
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (2 each) equals 84 calories, 4 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 13 mg cholesterol, 228 mg sodium, 9 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 2 g protein.