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These hot cheese bites were brought to an election night party I attended years ago. Sharp cheddar and blue cheese give them a slightly tangy favor.

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Tangy Cheese Bites Recipe

Prep: 30 min. Bake: 15 min.

Yield: 13 Servings

30 15 45

Ingredients

1 loaf (1 pound) unsliced Italian bread
3/4 cup butter, cubed
4 ounces cream cheese, cubed
1-1/2 cups (6 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
1-1/2 cups (6 ounces) crumbled blue cheese
3 egg whites
1 teaspoon paprika

Directions

Cut crust off all sides of bread. Cut into 1-1/2-in. cubes; set aside. In a large saucepan, melt butter. Stir in cream cheese until melted. Remove from the heat; stir in cheddar cheese and blue cheese until melted.
In a small bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. Fold into cheese mixture. Dip bread cubes into cheese mixture, turning to coat.
Place on greased baking sheets; sprinkle with paprika. Bake at 375° for 12-15 minutes or until bottoms are golden brown. Serve warm. Yield: about 4-1/2 dozen.

Originally published as Tangy Cheese Bites in Taste of Home's Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook Annual 2007, p103

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