Gouda Pecan Bites Food

GOUDA PECANS

Steps:

• Either by hand or in a stand mixer, mix the gouda cheese, sour cream and Kosher salt together well. Chill for 15-30 minutes or until a spreadable consistency.
• Spread onto the flat side of a pecan and top with another pecan, bumpy sides facing out. You'll use a scant teaspoon on each pecan.
• Chill until ready to serve. I dusted mine with smoked paprika, which is optional. If adding one of the sauce variations, drizzle right before serving.
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GOUDA BITES

Steps:

• Unroll crescent dough into one long rectangle; seal seams and perforations. Sprinkle with garlic powder. Cut into 24 pieces; lightly press onto the bottom and up the sides of ungreased miniature muffin cups. , Bake at 375° for 3 minutes. Place a piece of cheese in each cup. Bake 8-10 minutes longer or until golden brown and cheese is melted. Serve warm.

GOOEY GOUDA PUFF-PASTRY BITES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425°F. On a lightly floured surface, roll out pastry to an approximately 11-by-16-inch rectangle. Trim edges straight to a 10-by-15-inch rectangle. With the tines of a fork, prick pastry all over at 1/2-inch intervals. Cut into twenty-four 2 1/2-inch squares (a 4-by-6 grid). Press each square into the cup of a mini muffin tin. Spoon 1/4 teaspoon Dijon into bottom of each pastry shell. Refrigerate until pastry is firm, at least 15 minutes.
• Bake until pastry cups are puffed, golden along edges, and beginning to set, about 15 minutes. Working quickly, remove from oven and press a cube of cheese into center of each pastry with the handle of a wooden spoon. (Cheese should depress pastry to reach bottom of cup.)
• Continue baking until pastry is golden brown and cheese is melted, 8 to 10 minutes more. Let cool in tins a few minutes. Transfer to a serving tray, top with jam, and sprinkle with pepper. Serve warm.

GOUDA PECAN BITES

Steps:

• Bring cheese to room temperature in a medium mixing bowl (allow 30 minutes). Add sour cream and pecans. Beat with an electric mixer until combined and mixture is creamy. Cover and chill up to 1 hour. If mixture is too firm, let stand for a few minutes to soften before piping.
• To serve, spoon cheese mixture into a pastry bag fitted with a very large star tip (1/2 inch). Pipe cheese mixture onto assorted crackers and/or vegetable slices.

PECAN BITES

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine brown sugar, flour, and pecans. Set aside.
• Combine butter and eggs; mix well.
• Stir in flour mixture.
• Fill greased and floured miniature muffin cups two-thirds full.
• Bake at 350°F for 22-25 minutes (It took about 22 minutes).
• Remove immediately to cool on wire rack.

GOUDA CHEESE LOGS

Steps:

• Mix cream cheese and Gouda cheese until blended. Stir in chives, tomatoes and garlic powder. Shape mixture into 2 small logs or 1 large ball. Roll in parsley.
• Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 2 hours until firm. Serve with crackers.