Cheddar Shortbread Bites Recipe

Name: Cheddar Shortbread Bites
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Shortbread Ingredients; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup butter, softened; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 dash ground red pepper (cayenne); 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded; Topping Ingredients; 1 egg white; 1 tablespoon water; 2 tablespoons poppy seeds; 2 tablespoons sesame seeds

Servings: persons

Shortbread Ingredients
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 dash ground red pepper (cayenne)
2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
Topping Ingredients
1 egg white
1 tablespoon water
2 tablespoons poppy seeds
2 tablespoons sesame seeds

1
Combine flour, butter, salt and red pepper in medium bowl; beat at medium speed until dough forms. Add cheese; mix until a ball forms. Shape dough into circle; wrap in plastic food wrap. Refrigerate 2 hours or overnight.
2
Heat oven to 350u00b0F Roll out dough on lightly floured surface to 1/4-inch thickness. (It will be hard to roll at first, but will soften. Press together any cracks that form on edges of dough.) Cut dough with 1 1/2-inch cookie cutters or pizza cutter into desired shapes. Place onto ungreased baking sheets.
3
Beat egg white and water together in small bowl. Brush cut-outs with egg wash; sprinkle with seeds.
4
Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until very lightly browned around edges. Immediately loosen from pan; let cool on pan.
5
Recipe Tip
6
Shortbread can be topped with a variety of other ingredients such as chili powder, seasoned salt, fennel seed or herbs.

626

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Shortbread Ingredients, 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup butter, softened, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Cheddar Shortbread Bites falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Cheddar Shortbread Bites

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