Sharp Cheddar, oatmeal, pecans, and fresh herbs baked into crisp slice-and-bake crackers.
Cook Time 12 minutesminutes
Servings 60crackers
Author Madalene Hill & Gwen Barclay
Ingredients
8ouncessharp Cheddar cheese(finely grated)
3ouncesbutter
1tablespoonwhite Worcestershire sauce
½cupground oatmeal(measure after grinding)
¾cupall-purpose flour
½teaspoonsalt
⅛teaspoonground red pepper (cayenne)
½teaspoonTabasco sauce
1cuppecans(finely chopped; measure after chopping)
2tablespoonsgarlic chives(thinly sliced)
1tablespoonfresh rosemary(chopped)
2tablespoonsfresh 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.