Savory Oatmeal Pecan Crackers
Sharp Cheddar, oatmeal, pecans, and fresh herbs baked into crisp slice-and-bake crackers.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces sharp Cheddar cheese (finely grated)
- 3 ounces butter
- 1 tablespoon white Worcestershire sauce
- ½ cup ground oatmeal (measure after grinding)
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
- ½ teaspoon Tabasco sauce
- 1 cup pecans (finely chopped; measure after chopping)
- 2 tablespoons garlic chives (thinly sliced)
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons fresh mild oregano or sweet marjoram (chopped)
Instructions
- Cream cheese and butter until smooth using the paddle attachment of a mixer. Add remaining ingredients and mix well.
- Divide dough in 2 portions; shape each into logs about 6 inches long and 1 1/2 inches in diameter using plastic wrap or waxed paper. Refrigerate or freeze until firm.
- Slice into thin rounds. Place on ungreased cookie sheets and bake at 350°F for 10–12 minutes, until lightly browned (be sure bottoms brown). Cool; crackers crisp as they cool.
Notes
Use as appetizers, or serve with soups, salads, apples, or pears.
Yield: about 60 crackers.
