Recipes from my Sicilian and Italian Grandmothers, my Mother, My sister Pat and those I have gathered through the years

Cheddar Crackers Easy

Cheddar Crackers Easy

I use these when I have an appetizer course. They are very tasty especially if you use sharp cheddar
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup 1 stick unsalted butter, room temperature

  • 1/2 lb sharp cheddar, grated (3 cups)

  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp fine salt
  • 3/4 tsp red pepper flakes(optional)
  • 1 1/4 cups all purpose flour(spooned and leveled)

Equipment

  • 1 food processor
  • 1 baking sheet

Method
 

Directions
    In a food processor, pulse together butter, cheese, egg, mustard, salt, and red pepper flakes until smooth. Add flour and pulse until combined. Transfer dough to a work surface and form into a 2-inch-wide log. Wrap in plastic and refrigerate until firm, 4 hours (or up to 1 day).

    Preheat oven to 350 degrees, with racks in upper and lower thirds. Slice dough into 1/4-inch rounds and arrange, 1 inch apart, on two parchment-lined baking sheets. Bake until edges are golden, 15 to 20 minutes, rotating sheets halfway through. Let cool completely on racks before serving.

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      Hi! I am Don and I am a 3rd generation Italian/Sicilan/American. I have recipes from my Sicilian grandmother, my Italian grandmother, my mother, my sister Pat and those I have gathered through the years. I have tried to show recipes that are mostly easy and do not take up too much of your time. I hope my viewers will submit their favorite recipes as well.
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