Cheesy Chive Crisps
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 10 min. + chilling Bake: 20 min./batch
YIELD: about 9 dozen.
"These snack bites are great to keep on hand for guests," says Eve McNew of St. Louis, Missouri. Since the recipe makes a lot, you might want to freeze some of the cheese logs for future use. Be sure to thaw them in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 hours before slicing and baking.
Ingredients
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1 cup butter, softened
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3 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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1/4 cup minced chives
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
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Dash garlic salt
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2 cups crisp rice cereal
Directions
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1.
In a large bowl, cream butter and cheese until light and fluffy. Beat in the flour, chives, salt, pepper sauce and garlic salt. Stir in cereal. Shape into four 6-1/2x1-1/2-in. logs. Wrap securely and refrigerate for 1 hour or until firm.
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2.
Unwrap and cut into 1/4-in. slices. Place on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 325° for 20-25 minutes or until edges are crisp and lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool. Store in the refrigerator or freezer.
Nutrition Facts
2 each: 73 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 16mg cholesterol, 106mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein.
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