To fire up the crowd, I pack these homemade crackers with bacon, pumpkin seeds and French-fried onion rings. Dunk them in picante sauce. —Jeanne Holt, Mendota Heights, Minnesota
Caliente Christmas Cheese Crisps
Watch how to Make Caliente Christmas Cheese Crisps
Caliente Christmas Cheese Crisps
Prep Time
25 min
Cook Time
15 min
Yield
10 servings (about 3-1/2 dozen)
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup shredded extra sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/3 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic pepper blend
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2/3 cup crispy brown rice cereal
- 1/4 cup finely crumbled cooked bacon
- 1/4 cup salted pumpkin seeds
- 1/4 cup crumbled french-fried onions
- Optional: Pico de gallo or picante sauce
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350°. Beat the first 6 ingredients together until blended. Add flour; mix until a dough forms. Stir in remaining ingredients except optional sauce.
- Shape dough into 1-in. balls. Place on ungreased baking sheets; flatten with a lightly floured glass.
- Bake until golden, 14-16 minutes. Remove to wire racks; cool completely. If desired, serve crisps with pico de gallo or picante sauce.
Nutrition Facts
4 crisps: 217 calories, 16g fat (9g saturated fat), 37mg cholesterol, 249mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 6g protein.
