Cheese Crisps
Taste of Home
"The surprising crunch of these fun snacks makes them great for parties or anytime of day," assures Janelle Lee of Sulphur, Louisiana, who shares this simple, late-night recipe.
SERVINGS: 12
CATEGORY: Appetizer
METHOD: Baked
TIME: Prep/Total Time: 25 min.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 3 cups crisp rice cereal
Directions:
In a mixing bowl, cream the butter until fluffy. Slowly mix in the flour, salt and cayenne pepper. Stir in cheese and cereal. Shape into 1-1/2-in. balls and place on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 15-17 minutes or until lightly browned. Serve warm or cold. Yield: 32 servings.