Cheese Crisps
"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
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12
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CATEGORY
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Appetizer
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METHOD
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Baked
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PREP |
10 min. |
COOK
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15 min.
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TOTAL
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25 min.
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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.