Cheese Dudes
Cheese Dudes
Ingredients
- 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, grated
- 1 cup unsalted butter, cubed, softened
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 1/2 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the grated sharp cheddar cheese and the cubed, softened unsalted butter. Using a pastry blender or your hands, thoroughly mash and blend the cheese and butter until well incorporated and a uniform mixture forms.
⏱️ 8 min
- 3
Add the all-purpose flour to the cheese and butter mixture. Continue to mix with the pastry blender until the flour is mostly incorporated and the mixture is crumbly.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Stir in the Rice Krispies cereal, Tabasco sauce, and yellow mustard. Continue mixing all ingredients until a cohesive dough forms. It will be crumbly at first but will come together with continued mixing and pressure.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
Divide the dough in half. On separate sheets of parchment paper, roll each half of the dough into a uniform log, approximately 1 1/2 inches in diameter.
⏱️ 5 min
- 6
Using a sharp knife, slice each log into small disks, about 1/4 inch thick. Arrange the sliced disks on the prepared baking sheets, leaving a little space between each one.
⏱️ 4 min
- 7
Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the Cheese Dudes are golden brown and crispy. Keep a close eye on them, as baking times can vary.
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 375
- 8
Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve as a savory snack.
⏱️ 2 min
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Cheese Dudes
Ingredients
- 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, grated
- 1 cup unsalted butter, cubed, softened
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 1/2 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375 - 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the grated sharp cheddar cheese and the cubed, softened unsalted butter. Using a pastry blender or your hands, thoroughly mash and blend the cheese and butter until well incorporated and a uniform mixture forms.
⏱️ 8 min - 3
Add the all-purpose flour to the cheese and butter mixture. Continue to mix with the pastry blender until the flour is mostly incorporated and the mixture is crumbly.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Stir in the Rice Krispies cereal, Tabasco sauce, and yellow mustard. Continue mixing all ingredients until a cohesive dough forms. It will be crumbly at first but will come together with continued mixing and pressure.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Divide the dough in half. On separate sheets of parchment paper, roll each half of the dough into a uniform log, approximately 1 1/2 inches in diameter.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
Using a sharp knife, slice each log into small disks, about 1/4 inch thick. Arrange the sliced disks on the prepared baking sheets, leaving a little space between each one.
⏱️ 4 min - 7
Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the Cheese Dudes are golden brown and crispy. Keep a close eye on them, as baking times can vary.
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 375 - 8
Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve as a savory snack.
⏱️ 2 min