Appetizer (Cold): Smoked Almond and Cheddar Crackers
This is a tasty appetizer that can be made in advance. You can also leave the roll in the refrigerator for a few days and bake the day you need them. Cheers, Tina
Category : Chistmas Holidays 2008
Ingredients:
- 1 cup smoked almonds
- 2 cups flour
- 2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
- ½ cup softened butter
- 1 – 2 tsps of water at a time as necessary until when you squeese the dough togehter it sticks. (you may have to add as much as 10 or more tsps)
Directions:
1. Finely chop 1 cup almonds in a food processor.
2. Add flour, sharp Cheddar cheese and softened butter; process until mixture forms a firm dough, adding a teaspoon or two of water if needed.
3. Shape into a log that is about 1 ½ inches in diameter and wrap tightly with plastic wrap; refrigerate until very firm. The dough can be refrigerated for several days as long as there is a good amount of plastic wrap to hold in the moisture.
4. Cut into thin slices and place on parchment-lined baking sheets.
5. Bake at 400 degrees F for about 10 minutes or until golden around the edges.
6. Let cool completely then store in an airtight container
Yield: about 80 small crackers