Spicy Cheese Crisps Food

SPICY CHEESE CRISPS

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled), salt, and cayenne pepper. Add finely grated cheddar cheese and softened butter; work with hands until a dough forms.
• Transfer to a sheet of waxed paper. Form into a 1 1/2-inch-diameter log; roll up tightly in paper. Refrigerate until firm, about 2 hours.
• Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Slice dough into 1/4-inch-thick rounds (discard ends, if desired); arrange 1 inch apart on baking sheets. Bake until edges are golden, 16 to 18 minutes; transfer crisps to a rack to cool.

SPICY CHEESE CRISPS

Steps:

• Whisk together flour, salt and cayenne pepper in a medium bowl. Add cheese and butter. Work with hands until a dough forms.
• Transfer to a sheet of waxed paper. Form into a 1 1/2" diameter log; roll up tightly in paper. Refrigerate until firm, about 2 hours.
• Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Slice dough into 1/4" thick rounds; arrange 1" apart on baking sheets. Bake until edges are golden, 16-18 minutes; transfer to rack to cool.

TIROKAFTERI (SPICY CHEESE SPREAD)

Steps:

• Beat all the ingredients with a mixer until combined and fluffy (adjust heat to personal preference by adding more tabasco).
• Keeps up to 1 week in refrigerator.

JALAPENO CHEESE CRISPS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with silicone baking mats or parchment paper.
• Sprinkle the jalapeno slices around one of the prepared baking sheets in a single layer. Bake for 7 to 9 minutes; this will remove some of the moisture from the jalapeno and help ensure your cheese crisps live up to the crisp in their name. Transfer to a bowl.
• Meanwhile, mix the cheeses together in a medium bowl.
• Using a tablespoon measure, spoon mounds of the cheese mixture onto the lined baking sheets, 1 to 1 1/2 inches apart from each other. Press a jalapeno slice into the center of each mound. Bake until golden and crisp, 10 to 12 minutes.
• Allow the crisps to cool slightly before handling, then serve. Or let cool completely and store in an airtight container.

CHEDDAR CHEESE CRISPS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 300ºF.
• Cut each slice of cheese into 12 (1-inch) pieces; place in single layer on 2 parchment-covered baking sheets.
• Bake 30 min. or until golden brown. Let stand on baking sheets 2 min. Remove to paper towels; drain. Meanwhile, combine remaining ingredients.
• Place crisps in large bowl. Add Parmesan mixture; mix lightly.