Description
Cheesy thumbprint appetizers are savory snacks filled with cheese and spices.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or your choice)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 cup herbs (like parsley or chives), chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix flour, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- In another bowl, cream butter and cheese together.
- Combine both mixtures until dough forms.
- Roll dough into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter.
- Make a thumbprint in the center of each ball.
- Place on a baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes.
- Cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Experiment with different cheese types.
- Add cooked bacon or ham for extra flavor.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 appetizer
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: cheesy thumbprint appetizers