Oven-Baked Cheddar and Herb Crispbites

Ingredients

- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, chilled and diced
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 large egg yolk
- 3 tablespoons cold water

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven:
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it's nice and hot when your crispbites are ready to bake.

2. Prepare Dry Ingredients:
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and garlic powder. Mix until well combined.

3. Cut in the Butter:
Add the chilled and diced unsalted butter to the flour mixture. Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, work the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

4. Add Cheese and Herbs:
Stir the shredded cheddar cheese and chopped parsley into the flour mixture, ensuring they're evenly distributed.

5. Bind with Egg and Water:
In a small bowl, beat the egg yolk with the cold water. Pour this mixture into the flour and cheese mixture. Stir gently until a cohesive dough forms. If the dough is too dry, add an additional tablespoon of cold water.

6. Shape the Dough:
Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and roll it out to a thickness of about 1/8 inch. Use a cookie cutter to cut out bites of your preferred shape.

7. Prepare for Baking:
Place the cutouts on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leaving a little space between each one to allow for expansion.

8. Bake:
Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes or until the edges turn golden brown and the cheese is bubbly and aromatic.

9. Cool and Serve:
Allow the crispbites to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy them as a delightful snack, perfect for any occasion.

Total Time

PT35M
35 minutes

Type of Dish

Snack

Keywords

Cheddar bites, Easy snack recipe, Herb crisps, Cheese crackers, Gourmet nibbles, Oven-baked snacks, Party bites, Flavored snacks, Homemade crisps, Appetizers

Recipe Yield

Feeds 4 adults

Calories

Total Calories: 1200

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