Description
A delightful twist on appetizers, featuring a cheesy base topped with spicy hot pepper jelly.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup hot pepper jelly
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine shredded cheddar cheese, cream cheese, flour, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Mix until well combined and a dough forms.
- Roll the dough into small balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Using your thumb, make an indentation in the center of each ball.
- Fill each indentation with a small amount of hot pepper jelly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, use extra hot pepper jelly.
- These appetizers can be made ahead of time and frozen before baking.
- Serve warm for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 appetizer
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg