Cheddar Bites Recipes

CHEDDAR AND SOUR CREAM CHEESE BITES RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• In a food processor, or by hand, crush ½ a box of Triscuits. Set aside.
• Combine all of the filling ingredients in a large bowl.
• Pinch off bite sized balls of filling and roll between your hands (about 1 oz or 28g each).
• Roll the balls in the crushed Triscuit mixture, then coat it in beaten egg, then again in Triscuit mixture.
• Heat a sauce pan of vegetable oil to 350˚F (180˚C). Line a tray with paper towel to drain the fried bites.
• Fry each bite until Triscuit coating turns a light brown, about 45 seconds.
• NOTE: If they're fried too long, the cheese filling will escape and you'll be left with a sad shell of a former cheese bite.
• Garnish with more chopped dill and a squeeze of lemon. Serve immediately.
• Enjoy!

DEEP-FRIED CHEESE BITES

Steps:

• Place 1/4 cup flour in a large resealable plastic bag. Add cheese curds, a few pieces at a time, and shake to coat. , In an electric skillet or deep fryer, heat oil to 375°. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk beer and remaining flour. Dip cheese curds, a few at a time, into batter and fry for 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.

CHEDDAR CHEESE BITES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F.
• In a medium bowl, combine all of the ingredients until well mixed. Roll or scoop the mixture into 1-inch balls. Place at least 1-inch apart on an ungreased baking sheet.
• Bake 12-15 minutes or until the puffs are lightly browned. Serve warm.

CHEDDAR BITES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Pulse butter, cheddar, flour, salt, and cayenne pepper in a food processor until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add heavy cream; pulse until just combined.
• Divide dough into 4 pieces; shape into rectangles. Wrap each in plastic. Refrigerate until firm, about 30 minutes.
• Working in batches, roll out each rectangle on a lightly floured surface to a 1/4 inch thickness. Transfer dough to a parchment-lined baking sheet, and cut into 1-inch squares. Separate squares, leaving at least 1/4 inch between each. Refrigerate until chilled and firm, about 20 minutes. Bake until pale golden, 15 to 17 minutes.

CHEDDAR BITS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Pulse butter, cheddar, flour, salt, cayenne pepper, and paprika in a food processor until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add heavy cream; pulse until just combined.
• Divide dough into 4 pieces; shape into rectangles. Wrap each in plastic. Refrigerate until firm, about 30 minutes.
• Working in batches, roll out each rectangle on a lightly floured surface to a 1/4-inch thickness, and cut into 1-inch squares. Transfer to a baking sheet leaving at least 1/4 inch between each. Refrigerate until chilled and firm, about 20 minutes. Bake until pale golden, 15 to 17 minutes.

CHEDDAR SHORTBREAD BITES (CRACKERS)

Steps:

• 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 wrap.
• Refrigerate 2 hours or overnight.
• Heat oven to 350.
• 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.
• If toppings wanted:.
• Beat one egg white and water together in small bowl. Brush cut-outs with egg wash; sprinkle with seeds.
• Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until very lightly browned around edges. Immediately loosen from pan; let cool on pan.
• Variations: Shortbread bites can be topped with variety of other ingredients such as chili powder, seasoned salt, fennel seed or herbs.

CHEDDAR BISCUITS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C). Grease a cookie sheet, or line with parchment paper.
• In a large bowl, combine baking mix, Cheddar cheese, and garlic powder. Stir in milk. Drop batter by heaping tablespoonfuls onto prepared cookie sheet.
• Bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes. Brush biscuits with melted margarine, and sprinkle with parsley and garlic salt. Bake for 5 more minutes, or until lightly browned on the bottom.

BACON CHEDDAR BITES

Steps:

• Slice french bread into 1 inch slices.
• Combine remaining ingredients and mix well.
• Spread 1-2 Tablespoons of topping onto each slice of bread.
• Lay slices on a cookie sheet and bake at 400 degrees for 5-10 minutes or until topping is bubbling and starting to brown.
• OR TO MAKE AHEAD: flash freeze bread on a cookie sheet before baking; transfer to large freezer bag and label; bake from frozen on a cookie sheet for 10-15 minutes as above.

JALAPENO CHEDDAR BITES

Steps:

• Place cream cheese in a small bowl. Add chopped jalapenos, green olives, and red onions. Stir until well blended.
• Place in a decorator's bag with a large piping tip. Pipe or spoon about 1 tablespoon onto Snack Factory® Pretzel Crisps®.
• Sprinkle with shredded Cheddar-Monterey Jack cheese.

CHEDDAR CRAB BITES

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the cheese spread, crab, butter, Worcestershire sauce and garlic powder. Spread over muffin halves. , Place in two ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pans. Bake at 400° for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Cut each muffin half into quarters. Serve warm.